Finding the Third Proportional to 26,623,430 and 38,045,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,623,430 and 38,045,571 is: 54,368,106.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,623,430 : 38,045,571 = 38,045,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,623,430/38,045,571 = 38,045,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,623,430x = 38,045,571 × 38,045,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,623,430x = 1,447,465,472,716,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,465,472,716,041/26,623,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,368,106.32
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