Finding the Third Proportional to 18,574,466 and 28,702,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,574,466 and 28,702,275 is: 44,352,316.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,574,466 : 28,702,275 = 28,702,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,574,466/28,702,275 = 28,702,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,574,466x = 28,702,275 × 28,702,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,574,466x = 823,820,590,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,820,590,175,625/18,574,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,352,316.25
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