Finding the Third Proportional to 17,881,868 and 28,327,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,881,868 and 28,327,497 is: 44,874,902.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,881,868 : 28,327,497 = 28,327,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,881,868/28,327,497 = 28,327,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,881,868x = 28,327,497 × 28,327,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,881,868x = 802,447,086,285,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,447,086,285,009/17,881,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,874,902.68
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