Finding the Third Proportional to 18,325,473 and 36,188,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,325,473 and 36,188,382 is: 71,463,311.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,325,473 : 36,188,382 = 36,188,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,325,473/36,188,382 = 36,188,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,325,473x = 36,188,382 × 36,188,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,325,473x = 1,309,598,991,777,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,598,991,777,924/18,325,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,463,311.85
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