Finding the Third Proportional to 18,611,924 and 40,897,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,611,924 and 40,897,803 is: 89,868,747.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,611,924 : 40,897,803 = 40,897,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,611,924/40,897,803 = 40,897,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,611,924x = 40,897,803 × 40,897,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,611,924x = 1,672,630,290,226,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,672,630,290,226,809/18,611,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,868,747.06
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