Finding the Third Proportional to 37,655,961 and 58,188,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,655,961 and 58,188,051 is: 89,915,359.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,655,961 : 58,188,051 = 58,188,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,655,961/58,188,051 = 58,188,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,655,961x = 58,188,051 × 58,188,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,655,961x = 3,385,849,279,178,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,385,849,279,178,601/37,655,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,915,359.73
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