Finding the Third Proportional to 18,396,824 and 38,700,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,396,824 and 38,700,496 is: 81,412,334.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,396,824 : 38,700,496 = 38,700,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,396,824/38,700,496 = 38,700,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,396,824x = 38,700,496 × 38,700,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,396,824x = 1,497,728,390,646,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,497,728,390,646,016/18,396,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,412,334.58
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