Finding the Third Proportional to 24,239,079 and 38,587,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,239,079 and 38,587,812 is: 61,430,520.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,239,079 : 38,587,812 = 38,587,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,239,079/38,587,812 = 38,587,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,239,079x = 38,587,812 × 38,587,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,239,079x = 1,489,019,234,947,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,019,234,947,344/24,239,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,430,520.32
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