Finding the Third Proportional to 18,612,791 and 27,938,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,612,791 and 27,938,883 is: 41,937,890.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,612,791 : 27,938,883 = 27,938,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,612,791/27,938,883 = 27,938,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,612,791x = 27,938,883 × 27,938,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,612,791x = 780,581,183,287,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,581,183,287,689/18,612,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,937,890.09
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