Finding the Third Proportional to 38,461,235 and 59,473,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,461,235 and 59,473,772 is: 91,966,094.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,461,235 : 59,473,772 = 59,473,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,461,235/59,473,772 = 59,473,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,461,235x = 59,473,772 × 59,473,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,461,235x = 3,537,129,555,907,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,537,129,555,907,984/38,461,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,966,094.07
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