Finding the Third Proportional to 38,858,415 and 83,769,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,858,415 and 83,769,968 is: 180,589,134.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,858,415 : 83,769,968 = 83,769,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,858,415/83,769,968 = 83,769,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,858,415x = 83,769,968 × 83,769,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,858,415x = 7,017,407,538,721,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,017,407,538,721,024/38,858,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,589,134.65
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