Finding the Third Proportional to 18,467,750 and 27,598,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,467,750 and 27,598,263 is: 41,242,930.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,467,750 : 27,598,263 = 27,598,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,467,750/27,598,263 = 27,598,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,467,750x = 27,598,263 × 27,598,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,467,750x = 761,664,120,617,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,664,120,617,169/18,467,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,242,930.01
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