Finding the Third Proportional to 8,031,830 and 12,236,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,031,830 and 12,236,067 is: 18,640,999.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,031,830 : 12,236,067 = 12,236,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,031,830/12,236,067 = 12,236,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,031,830x = 12,236,067 × 12,236,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,031,830x = 149,721,335,628,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,721,335,628,489/8,031,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,640,999.08
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