Finding the Third Proportional to 38,468,546 and 81,229,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,468,546 and 81,229,444 is: 171,522,536.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,468,546 : 81,229,444 = 81,229,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,468,546/81,229,444 = 81,229,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,468,546x = 81,229,444 × 81,229,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,468,546x = 6,598,222,572,549,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,598,222,572,549,136/38,468,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,522,536.17
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