Finding the Third Proportional to 18,507,877 and 29,555,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,507,877 and 29,555,153 is: 47,196,502.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,507,877 : 29,555,153 = 29,555,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,507,877/29,555,153 = 29,555,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,507,877x = 29,555,153 × 29,555,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,507,877x = 873,507,068,853,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,507,068,853,409/18,507,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,196,502.81
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