Finding the Third Proportional to 38,310,586 and 85,124,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,310,586 and 85,124,227 is: 189,141,821.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,310,586 : 85,124,227 = 85,124,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,310,586/85,124,227 = 85,124,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,310,586x = 85,124,227 × 85,124,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,310,586x = 7,246,134,022,347,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,246,134,022,347,529/38,310,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,141,821.59
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