Finding the Third Proportional to 8,177,485.50 and 17,840,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,177,485.50 and 17,840,322 is: 38,921,143.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,177,485.50 : 17,840,322 = 17,840,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,177,485.50/17,840,322 = 17,840,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,177,485.50x = 17,840,322 × 17,840,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,177,485.50x = 318,277,089,063,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,277,089,063,684/8,177,485.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,921,143.80
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