Finding the Third Proportional to 27,005,896 and 38,590,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,005,896 and 38,590,716 is: 55,145,119.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,005,896 : 38,590,716 = 38,590,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,005,896/38,590,716 = 38,590,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,005,896x = 38,590,716 × 38,590,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,005,896x = 1,489,243,361,392,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,243,361,392,656/27,005,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,145,119.47
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