Finding the Third Proportional to 38,653,826 and 82,840,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,653,826 and 82,840,828 is: 177,540,065.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,653,826 : 82,840,828 = 82,840,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,653,826/82,840,828 = 82,840,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,653,826x = 82,840,828 × 82,840,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,653,826x = 6,862,602,783,725,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,862,602,783,725,584/38,653,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,540,065.08
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