Finding the Third Proportional to 18,235,037 and 28,874,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,235,037 and 28,874,708 is: 45,722,350.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,235,037 : 28,874,708 = 28,874,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,235,037/28,874,708 = 28,874,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,235,037x = 28,874,708 × 28,874,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,235,037x = 833,748,762,085,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,748,762,085,264/18,235,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,722,350.99
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