Finding the Third Proportional to 38,282,766 and 58,843,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,282,766 and 58,843,381 is: 90,446,533.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,282,766 : 58,843,381 = 58,843,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,282,766/58,843,381 = 58,843,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,282,766x = 58,843,381 × 58,843,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,282,766x = 3,462,543,487,511,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,462,543,487,511,161/38,282,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,446,533.76
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