Finding the Third Proportional to 38,489,473 and 83,754,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,489,473 and 83,754,636 is: 182,253,445.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,489,473 : 83,754,636 = 83,754,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,489,473/83,754,636 = 83,754,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,489,473x = 83,754,636 × 83,754,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,489,473x = 7,014,839,051,492,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,014,839,051,492,496/38,489,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,253,445.03
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