Finding the Third Proportional to 18,992,481 and 38,656,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,992,481 and 38,656,168 is: 78,678,468.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,992,481 : 38,656,168 = 38,656,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,992,481/38,656,168 = 38,656,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,992,481x = 38,656,168 × 38,656,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,992,481x = 1,494,299,324,444,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,494,299,324,444,224/18,992,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,678,468.83
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