Finding the Third Proportional to 18,894,924 and 28,337,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,894,924 and 28,337,454 is: 42,498,784.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,894,924 : 28,337,454 = 28,337,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,894,924/28,337,454 = 28,337,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,894,924x = 28,337,454 × 28,337,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,894,924x = 803,011,299,202,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 803,011,299,202,116/18,894,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,498,784.29
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