Finding the Third Proportional to 38,283,236 and 58,843,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,283,236 and 58,843,971 is: 90,447,237.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,283,236 : 58,843,971 = 58,843,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,283,236/58,843,971 = 58,843,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,283,236x = 58,843,971 × 58,843,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,283,236x = 3,462,612,923,048,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,462,612,923,048,841/38,283,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,447,237.09
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