Finding the Third Proportional to 38,310,597 and 85,124,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,310,597 and 85,124,250 is: 189,141,869.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,310,597 : 85,124,250 = 85,124,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,310,597/85,124,250 = 85,124,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,310,597x = 85,124,250 × 85,124,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,310,597x = 7,246,137,938,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,246,137,938,062,500/38,310,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,141,869.50
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