Finding the Third Proportional to 38,959,272 and 61,687,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,959,272 and 61,687,737 is: 97,675,770.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,959,272 : 61,687,737 = 61,687,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,959,272/61,687,737 = 61,687,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,959,272x = 61,687,737 × 61,687,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,959,272x = 3,805,376,896,181,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,805,376,896,181,169/38,959,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,675,770.13
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