Finding the Third Proportional to 12,382,632 and 18,761,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,382,632 and 18,761,220 is: 28,425,570.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,382,632 : 18,761,220 = 18,761,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,382,632/18,761,220 = 18,761,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,382,632x = 18,761,220 × 18,761,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,382,632x = 351,983,375,888,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,983,375,888,400/12,382,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,425,570.26
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