Finding the Third Proportional to 26,049,730 and 38,294,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,049,730 and 38,294,083 is: 56,293,742.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,049,730 : 38,294,083 = 38,294,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,049,730/38,294,083 = 38,294,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,049,730x = 38,294,083 × 38,294,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,049,730x = 1,466,436,792,810,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,436,792,810,889/26,049,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,293,742.50
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