Finding the Third Proportional to 36,825,848 and 55,392,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,825,848 and 55,392,519 is: 83,320,040.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,825,848 : 55,392,519 = 55,392,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,825,848/55,392,519 = 55,392,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,825,848x = 55,392,519 × 55,392,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,825,848x = 3,068,331,161,165,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,068,331,161,165,361/36,825,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,320,040.89
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