Finding the Third Proportional to 38,577,555 and 58,770,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,577,555 and 58,770,739 is: 89,533,921.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,577,555 : 58,770,739 = 58,770,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,577,555/58,770,739 = 58,770,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,577,555x = 58,770,739 × 58,770,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,577,555x = 3,453,999,762,606,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,453,999,762,606,121/38,577,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,533,921.02
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