Finding the Third Proportional to 37,897,695 and 83,351,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,897,695 and 83,351,934 is: 183,323,679.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,897,695 : 83,351,934 = 83,351,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,897,695/83,351,934 = 83,351,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,897,695x = 83,351,934 × 83,351,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,897,695x = 6,947,544,901,540,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,947,544,901,540,356/37,897,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,323,679.75
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