Finding the Third Proportional to 8,079,744 and 17,953,078.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,079,744 and 17,953,078.50 is: 39,891,490.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,079,744 : 17,953,078.50 = 17,953,078.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,079,744/17,953,078.50 = 17,953,078.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,079,744x = 17,953,078.50 × 17,953,078.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,079,744x = 322,313,027,627,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,313,027,627,162.25/8,079,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,891,490.08
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