Finding the Third Proportional to 18,738,508 and 45,141,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,738,508 and 45,141,821 is: 108,748,466.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,738,508 : 45,141,821 = 45,141,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,738,508/45,141,821 = 45,141,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,738,508x = 45,141,821 × 45,141,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,738,508x = 2,037,784,003,196,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,784,003,196,041/18,738,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,748,466.16
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