Finding the Third Proportional to 38,375,884 and 83,475,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,375,884 and 83,475,595 is: 181,576,923.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,375,884 : 83,475,595 = 83,475,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,375,884/83,475,595 = 83,475,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,375,884x = 83,475,595 × 83,475,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,375,884x = 6,968,174,960,604,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,968,174,960,604,025/38,375,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,576,923.69
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