Finding the Third Proportional to 27,005,562 and 38,590,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,005,562 and 38,590,308 is: 55,144,635.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,005,562 : 38,590,308 = 38,590,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,005,562/38,590,308 = 38,590,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,005,562x = 38,590,308 × 38,590,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,005,562x = 1,489,211,871,534,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,211,871,534,864/27,005,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,144,635.45
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