Finding the Third Proportional to 12,464,982 and 18,647,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,464,982 and 18,647,793 is: 27,897,367.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,464,982 : 18,647,793 = 18,647,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,464,982/18,647,793 = 18,647,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,464,982x = 18,647,793 × 18,647,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,464,982x = 347,740,183,770,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,740,183,770,849/12,464,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,897,367.50
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