Finding the Third Proportional to 38,829,658 and 84,259,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,829,658 and 84,259,604 is: 182,841,704.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,829,658 : 84,259,604 = 84,259,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,829,658/84,259,604 = 84,259,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,829,658x = 84,259,604 × 84,259,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,829,658x = 7,099,680,866,236,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,099,680,866,236,816/38,829,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,841,704.82
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