Finding the Third Proportional to 38,555,340 and 51,401,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,555,340 and 51,401,388 is: 68,527,542.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,555,340 : 51,401,388 = 51,401,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,555,340/51,401,388 = 51,401,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,555,340x = 51,401,388 × 51,401,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,555,340x = 2,642,102,688,326,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,642,102,688,326,544/38,555,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,527,542.19
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