Finding the Third Proportional to 18,773,970 and 38,986,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,773,970 and 38,986,782 is: 80,961,521.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,773,970 : 38,986,782 = 38,986,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,773,970/38,986,782 = 38,986,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,773,970x = 38,986,782 × 38,986,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,773,970x = 1,519,969,170,715,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,969,170,715,524/18,773,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,961,521.23
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