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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,035,606 and 12,125,863.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,035,606 and 12,125,863.50 is: 18,298,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035,606 : 12,125,863.50 = 12,125,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035,606/12,125,863.50 = 12,125,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035,606x = 12,125,863.50 × 12,125,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035,606x = 147,036,565,620,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,036,565,620,632.25/8,035,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298,130.30

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