Finding the Third Proportional to 18,662,871 and 26,687,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,662,871 and 26,687,937 is: 38,163,794.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,662,871 : 26,687,937 = 26,687,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,662,871/26,687,937 = 26,687,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,662,871x = 26,687,937 × 26,687,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,662,871x = 712,245,981,315,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,245,981,315,969/18,662,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,163,794.91
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