Finding the Third Proportional to 18,715,234 and 27,423,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,715,234 and 27,423,975 is: 40,185,145.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,715,234 : 27,423,975 = 27,423,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,715,234/27,423,975 = 27,423,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,715,234x = 27,423,975 × 27,423,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,715,234x = 752,074,404,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,074,404,800,625/18,715,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,185,145.68
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