Finding the Third Proportional to 38,579,934 and 83,217,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,579,934 and 83,217,224 is: 179,500,212.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,579,934 : 83,217,224 = 83,217,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,579,934/83,217,224 = 83,217,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,579,934x = 83,217,224 × 83,217,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,579,934x = 6,925,106,370,266,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,925,106,370,266,176/38,579,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,500,212.99
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