Finding the Third Proportional to 18,492,657 and 29,451,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,492,657 and 29,451,405 is: 46,904,306.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,492,657 : 29,451,405 = 29,451,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,492,657/29,451,405 = 29,451,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,492,657x = 29,451,405 × 29,451,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,492,657x = 867,385,256,474,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,385,256,474,025/18,492,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,904,306.75
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