Finding the Third Proportional to 8,251,788 and 12,393,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,251,788 and 12,393,270 is: 18,613,316.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,251,788 : 12,393,270 = 12,393,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,251,788/12,393,270 = 12,393,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,251,788x = 12,393,270 × 12,393,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,251,788x = 153,593,141,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,593,141,292,900/8,251,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,613,316.45
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