Finding the Third Proportional to 38,424,746 and 82,341,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,424,746 and 82,341,049 is: 176,450,049.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,424,746 : 82,341,049 = 82,341,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,424,746/82,341,049 = 82,341,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,424,746x = 82,341,049 × 82,341,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,424,746x = 6,780,048,350,420,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,780,048,350,420,401/38,424,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,450,049.93
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