Finding the Third Proportional to 8,202,976 and 17,950,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,202,976 and 17,950,520 is: 39,281,008.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,202,976 : 17,950,520 = 17,950,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,202,976/17,950,520 = 17,950,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,202,976x = 17,950,520 × 17,950,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,202,976x = 322,221,168,270,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,221,168,270,400/8,202,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,281,008.29
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