Finding the Third Proportional to 18,689,837.50 and 27,325,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,689,837.50 and 27,325,196 is: 39,950,392.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,689,837.50 : 27,325,196 = 27,325,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,689,837.50/27,325,196 = 27,325,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,689,837.50x = 27,325,196 × 27,325,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,689,837.50x = 746,666,336,438,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,666,336,438,416/18,689,837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,950,392.10
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