Finding the Third Proportional to 38,621,883 and 80,418,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,621,883 and 80,418,486 is: 167,447,374.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,621,883 : 80,418,486 = 80,418,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,621,883/80,418,486 = 80,418,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,621,883x = 80,418,486 × 80,418,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,621,883x = 6,467,132,890,532,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,467,132,890,532,196/38,621,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,447,374.08
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