Finding the Third Proportional to 18,015,284 and 38,829,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,015,284 and 38,829,912 is: 83,693,494.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,015,284 : 38,829,912 = 38,829,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,015,284/38,829,912 = 38,829,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,015,284x = 38,829,912 × 38,829,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,015,284x = 1,507,762,065,927,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,507,762,065,927,744/18,015,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,693,494.14
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