Finding the Third Proportional to 38,872,228 and 89,991,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,872,228 and 89,991,658 is: 208,336,360.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,872,228 : 89,991,658 = 89,991,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,872,228/89,991,658 = 89,991,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,872,228x = 89,991,658 × 89,991,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,872,228x = 8,098,498,509,588,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,098,498,509,588,964/38,872,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,336,360.59
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