Finding the Third Proportional to 18,966,572 and 27,102,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,966,572 and 27,102,820 is: 38,729,341.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,966,572 : 27,102,820 = 27,102,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,966,572/27,102,820 = 27,102,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,966,572x = 27,102,820 × 27,102,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,966,572x = 734,562,851,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,562,851,952,400/18,966,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,729,341.92
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