Finding the Third Proportional to 38,539,513 and 55,394,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,539,513 and 55,394,808 is: 79,621,783.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,539,513 : 55,394,808 = 55,394,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,539,513/55,394,808 = 55,394,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,539,513x = 55,394,808 × 55,394,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,539,513x = 3,068,584,753,356,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,068,584,753,356,864/38,539,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,621,783.32
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