Finding the Third Proportional to 38,555,324 and 51,401,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,555,324 and 51,401,367 is: 68,527,514.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,555,324 : 51,401,367 = 51,401,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,555,324/51,401,367 = 51,401,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,555,324x = 51,401,367 × 51,401,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,555,324x = 2,642,100,529,468,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,642,100,529,468,689/38,555,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,527,514.63
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