Finding the Third Proportional to 38,017,917 and 81,765,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,017,917 and 81,765,166.50 is: 175,852,413.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,017,917 : 81,765,166.50 = 81,765,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,017,917/81,765,166.50 = 81,765,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,017,917x = 81,765,166.50 × 81,765,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,017,917x = 6,685,542,452,772,722 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,685,542,452,772,722/38,017,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,852,413.29
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