Finding the Third Proportional to 38,359,998 and 82,161,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,359,998 and 82,161,252 is: 175,976,842.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,359,998 : 82,161,252 = 82,161,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,359,998/82,161,252 = 82,161,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,359,998x = 82,161,252 × 82,161,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,359,998x = 6,750,471,330,207,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,750,471,330,207,504/38,359,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,976,842.60
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