Finding the Third Proportional to 18,529,568 and 26,731,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,529,568 and 26,731,348 is: 38,563,498.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,529,568 : 26,731,348 = 26,731,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,529,568/26,731,348 = 26,731,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,529,568x = 26,731,348 × 26,731,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,529,568x = 714,564,965,897,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,564,965,897,104/18,529,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,563,498.40
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