Finding the Third Proportional to 38,540,028 and 56,745,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,540,028 and 56,745,486 is: 83,550,800.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,540,028 : 56,745,486 = 56,745,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,540,028/56,745,486 = 56,745,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,540,028x = 56,745,486 × 56,745,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,540,028x = 3,220,050,181,376,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,220,050,181,376,196/38,540,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,550,800.26
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