Finding the Third Proportional to 38,007,883 and 82,982,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,007,883 and 82,982,626 is: 181,176,000.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,007,883 : 82,982,626 = 82,982,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,007,883/82,982,626 = 82,982,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,007,883x = 82,982,626 × 82,982,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,007,883x = 6,886,116,217,855,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,886,116,217,855,876/38,007,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,176,000.20
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