Finding the Third Proportional to 18,018,391 and 38,871,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,018,391 and 38,871,196 is: 83,857,092.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,018,391 : 38,871,196 = 38,871,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,018,391/38,871,196 = 38,871,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,018,391x = 38,871,196 × 38,871,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,018,391x = 1,510,969,878,470,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,969,878,470,416/18,018,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,857,092.37
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