Finding the Third Proportional to 18,436,392 and 26,558,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,436,392 and 26,558,244 is: 38,258,045.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,436,392 : 26,558,244 = 26,558,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,436,392/26,558,244 = 26,558,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,436,392x = 26,558,244 × 26,558,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,436,392x = 705,340,324,363,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,340,324,363,536/18,436,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,258,045.52
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