Finding the Third Proportional to 17,970,660 and 38,768,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,970,660 and 38,768,295 is: 83,635,253.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,970,660 : 38,768,295 = 38,768,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,970,660/38,768,295 = 38,768,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,970,660x = 38,768,295 × 38,768,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,970,660x = 1,502,980,697,207,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,980,697,207,025/17,970,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,635,253.09
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