Finding the Third Proportional to 24,996,316 and 38,955,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,996,316 and 38,955,894 is: 60,711,413.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,996,316 : 38,955,894 = 38,955,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,996,316/38,955,894 = 38,955,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,996,316x = 38,955,894 × 38,955,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,996,316x = 1,517,561,677,339,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,517,561,677,339,236/24,996,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,711,413.53
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