Finding the Third Proportional to 18,463,048 and 40,177,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,463,048 and 40,177,071 is: 87,428,523.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,463,048 : 40,177,071 = 40,177,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,463,048/40,177,071 = 40,177,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,463,048x = 40,177,071 × 40,177,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,463,048x = 1,614,197,034,139,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,197,034,139,041/18,463,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,428,523.94
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