Finding the Third Proportional to 18,543,874 and 37,611,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,543,874 and 37,611,806 is: 76,286,538.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,543,874 : 37,611,806 = 37,611,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,543,874/37,611,806 = 37,611,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,543,874x = 37,611,806 × 37,611,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,543,874x = 1,414,647,950,581,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,414,647,950,581,636/18,543,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,286,538.11
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