Finding the Third Proportional to 38,265,688 and 81,639,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,265,688 and 81,639,994 is: 174,179,244.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,265,688 : 81,639,994 = 81,639,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,265,688/81,639,994 = 81,639,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,265,688x = 81,639,994 × 81,639,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,265,688x = 6,665,088,620,320,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,665,088,620,320,036/38,265,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,179,244.35
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