Finding the Third Proportional to 38,774,992 and 81,561,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,774,992 and 81,561,248 is: 171,559,988.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,774,992 : 81,561,248 = 81,561,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,774,992/81,561,248 = 81,561,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,774,992x = 81,561,248 × 81,561,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,774,992x = 6,652,237,175,317,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,652,237,175,317,504/38,774,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,559,988.34
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