Finding the Third Proportional to 27,370,424 and 38,265,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,370,424 and 38,265,465 is: 53,497,374.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,370,424 : 38,265,465 = 38,265,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,370,424/38,265,465 = 38,265,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,370,424x = 38,265,465 × 38,265,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,370,424x = 1,464,245,811,666,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,245,811,666,225/27,370,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,497,374.09
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