Finding the Third Proportional to 18,446,670 and 26,277,675.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,446,670 and 26,277,675.75 is: 37,433,110.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,446,670 : 26,277,675.75 = 26,277,675.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,446,670/26,277,675.75 = 26,277,675.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,446,670x = 26,277,675.75 × 26,277,675.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,446,670x = 690,516,242,822,138 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,516,242,822,138/18,446,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,433,110.84
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