Finding the Third Proportional to 18,735,896 and 43,370,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,735,896 and 43,370,901 is: 100,397,389.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,735,896 : 43,370,901 = 43,370,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,735,896/43,370,901 = 43,370,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,735,896x = 43,370,901 × 43,370,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,735,896x = 1,881,035,053,551,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,035,053,551,801/18,735,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,397,389.78
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