Finding the Third Proportional to 38,498,405 and 85,604,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,498,405 and 85,604,374 is: 190,348,375.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,498,405 : 85,604,374 = 85,604,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,498,405/85,604,374 = 85,604,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,498,405x = 85,604,374 × 85,604,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,498,405x = 7,328,108,847,931,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,328,108,847,931,876/38,498,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,348,375.42
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