Finding the Third Proportional to 38,514,720 and 84,586,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,514,720 and 84,586,560 is: 185,770,171.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,514,720 : 84,586,560 = 84,586,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,514,720/84,586,560 = 84,586,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,514,720x = 84,586,560 × 84,586,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,514,720x = 7,154,886,132,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,154,886,132,633,600/38,514,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,770,171.32
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