Finding the Third Proportional to 18,773,962 and 38,986,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,773,962 and 38,986,765 is: 80,961,485.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,773,962 : 38,986,765 = 38,986,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,773,962/38,986,765 = 38,986,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,773,962x = 38,986,765 × 38,986,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,773,962x = 1,519,967,845,165,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,967,845,165,225/18,773,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,961,485.12
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