Finding the Third Proportional to 12,168,796 and 18,215,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,168,796 and 18,215,286 is: 27,266,185.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,168,796 : 18,215,286 = 18,215,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,168,796/18,215,286 = 18,215,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,168,796x = 18,215,286 × 18,215,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,168,796x = 331,796,644,061,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,796,644,061,796/12,168,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,266,185.09
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