Finding the Third Proportional to 8,263,998 and 17,855,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,263,998 and 17,855,868 is: 38,580,844.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,263,998 : 17,855,868 = 17,855,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,263,998/17,855,868 = 17,855,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,263,998x = 17,855,868 × 17,855,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,263,998x = 318,832,022,033,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,832,022,033,424/8,263,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,580,844.53
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