Finding the Third Proportional to 38,637,672 and 52,287,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,637,672 and 52,287,804 is: 70,760,330.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,637,672 : 52,287,804 = 52,287,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,637,672/52,287,804 = 52,287,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,637,672x = 52,287,804 × 52,287,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,637,672x = 2,734,014,447,142,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,734,014,447,142,416/38,637,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,760,330.67
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