Finding the Third Proportional to 38,498,616 and 85,604,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,498,616 and 85,604,886 is: 190,349,609.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,498,616 : 85,604,886 = 85,604,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,498,616/85,604,886 = 85,604,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,498,616x = 85,604,886 × 85,604,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,498,616x = 7,328,196,507,072,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,328,196,507,072,996/38,498,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,349,609.12
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