Finding the Third Proportional to 12,382,634 and 18,761,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,382,634 and 18,761,223 is: 28,425,574.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,382,634 : 18,761,223 = 18,761,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,382,634/18,761,223 = 18,761,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,382,634x = 18,761,223 × 18,761,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,382,634x = 351,983,488,455,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,983,488,455,729/12,382,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,425,574.76
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