Finding the Third Proportional to 18,662,904 and 26,687,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,662,904 and 26,687,996 is: 38,163,896.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,662,904 : 26,687,996 = 26,687,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,662,904/26,687,996 = 26,687,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,662,904x = 26,687,996 × 26,687,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,662,904x = 712,249,130,496,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,249,130,496,016/18,662,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,163,896.17
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