Finding the Third Proportional to 38,108,997 and 81,133,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,108,997 and 81,133,878 is: 172,733,650.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,108,997 : 81,133,878 = 81,133,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,108,997/81,133,878 = 81,133,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,108,997x = 81,133,878 × 81,133,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,108,997x = 6,582,706,159,318,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,582,706,159,318,884/38,108,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,733,650.25
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