Finding the Third Proportional to 18,542,034 and 27,276,972.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,542,034 and 27,276,972.75 is: 40,126,840.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,542,034 : 27,276,972.75 = 27,276,972.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,542,034/27,276,972.75 = 27,276,972.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,542,034x = 27,276,972.75 × 27,276,972.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,542,034x = 744,033,242,404,242.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,033,242,404,242.50/18,542,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,126,840.58
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