Finding the Third Proportional to 38,555,282 and 51,401,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,555,282 and 51,401,307 is: 68,527,429.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,555,282 : 51,401,307 = 51,401,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,555,282/51,401,307 = 51,401,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,555,282x = 51,401,307 × 51,401,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,555,282x = 2,642,094,361,308,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,642,094,361,308,249/38,555,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,527,429.30
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