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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,206,038 and 18,995,512.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,206,038 and 18,995,512.50 is: 43,971,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206,038 : 18,995,512.50 = 18,995,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206,038/18,995,512.50 = 18,995,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206,038x = 18,995,512.50 × 18,995,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206,038x = 360,829,495,137,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,829,495,137,656.25/8,206,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,971,219.14

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