Finding the Third Proportional to 8,257,028.63 and 17,266,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,257,028.63 and 17,266,932 is: 36,108,260.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,257,028.63 : 17,266,932 = 17,266,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,257,028.63/17,266,932 = 17,266,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,257,028.63x = 17,266,932 × 17,266,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,257,028.63x = 298,146,940,692,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,146,940,692,624/8,257,028.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,108,260.52
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