Finding the Third Proportional to 38,679,994 and 58,518,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,679,994 and 58,518,282 is: 88,531,278.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,679,994 : 58,518,282 = 58,518,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,679,994/58,518,282 = 58,518,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,679,994x = 58,518,282 × 58,518,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,679,994x = 3,424,389,328,231,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,424,389,328,231,524/38,679,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,531,278.68
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