Finding the Third Proportional to 38,310,587 and 85,124,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,310,587 and 85,124,230 is: 189,141,829.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,310,587 : 85,124,230 = 85,124,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,310,587/85,124,230 = 85,124,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,310,587x = 85,124,230 × 85,124,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,310,587x = 7,246,134,533,092,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,246,134,533,092,900/38,310,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,141,829.99
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