Finding the Third Proportional to 18,014,742 and 27,883,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,014,742 and 27,883,793 is: 43,159,425.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,014,742 : 27,883,793 = 27,883,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,014,742/27,883,793 = 27,883,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,014,742x = 27,883,793 × 27,883,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,014,742x = 777,505,912,066,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,505,912,066,849/18,014,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,159,425.32
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