Finding the Third Proportional to 38,282,738 and 58,843,336.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,282,738 and 58,843,336.50 is: 90,446,463.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,282,738 : 58,843,336.50 = 58,843,336.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,282,738/58,843,336.50 = 58,843,336.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,282,738x = 58,843,336.50 × 58,843,336.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,282,738x = 3,462,538,250,452,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,462,538,250,452,232/38,282,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,446,463.11
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