Finding the Third Proportional to 38,478,098 and 84,651,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,478,098 and 84,651,682 is: 186,233,406.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,478,098 : 84,651,682 = 84,651,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,478,098/84,651,682 = 84,651,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,478,098x = 84,651,682 × 84,651,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,478,098x = 7,165,907,265,429,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,165,907,265,429,124/38,478,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,233,406.48
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