Finding the Third Proportional to 38,038,676 and 74,171,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,038,676 and 74,171,368 is: 144,626,270.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,038,676 : 74,171,368 = 74,171,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,038,676/74,171,368 = 74,171,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,038,676x = 74,171,368 × 74,171,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,038,676x = 5,501,391,830,991,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,501,391,830,991,424/38,038,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,626,270.14
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