Finding the Third Proportional to 17,955,270 and 27,121,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,955,270 and 27,121,473 is: 40,967,041.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,955,270 : 27,121,473 = 27,121,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,955,270/27,121,473 = 27,121,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,955,270x = 27,121,473 × 27,121,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,955,270x = 735,574,297,689,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,574,297,689,729/17,955,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,967,041.86
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