Finding the Third Proportional to 38,397,996.21 and 83,967,216.68
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,397,996.21 and 83,967,216.68 is: 183,616,182.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,397,996.21 : 83,967,216.68 = 83,967,216.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,397,996.21/83,967,216.68 = 83,967,216.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,397,996.21x = 83,967,216.68 × 83,967,216.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,397,996.21x = 7,050,493,476,934,011 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,050,493,476,934,011/38,397,996.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,616,182.42
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