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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,154,994 and 12,955,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,154,994 and 12,955,707 is: 20,582,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154,994 : 12,955,707 = 12,955,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154,994/12,955,707 = 12,955,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154,994x = 12,955,707 × 12,955,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154,994x = 167,850,343,869,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,850,343,869,849/8,154,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582,522.06

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