Finding the Third Proportional to 38,148,934.50 and 80,350,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,148,934.50 and 80,350,380 is: 169,236,274.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,148,934.50 : 80,350,380 = 80,350,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,148,934.50/80,350,380 = 80,350,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,148,934.50x = 80,350,380 × 80,350,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,148,934.50x = 6,456,183,566,144,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,456,183,566,144,400/38,148,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,236,274.90
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