Finding the Third Proportional to 38,869,252 and 85,060,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,869,252 and 85,060,615 is: 186,144,776.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,869,252 : 85,060,615 = 85,060,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,869,252/85,060,615 = 85,060,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,869,252x = 85,060,615 × 85,060,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,869,252x = 7,235,308,224,178,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,235,308,224,178,225/38,869,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,144,776.45
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