Finding the Third Proportional to 38,990,976 and 84,483,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,990,976 and 84,483,771 is: 183,055,370.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,990,976 : 84,483,771 = 84,483,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,990,976/84,483,771 = 84,483,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,990,976x = 84,483,771 × 84,483,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,990,976x = 7,137,507,562,380,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,137,507,562,380,441/38,990,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,055,370.62
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