Finding the Third Proportional to 12,183,618 and 18,277,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,183,618 and 18,277,806 is: 27,420,277.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,183,618 : 18,277,806 = 18,277,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,183,618/18,277,806 = 18,277,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,183,618x = 18,277,806 × 18,277,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,183,618x = 334,078,192,173,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,078,192,173,636/12,183,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,420,277.96
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