Finding the Third Proportional to 8,267,977.13 and 12,165,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,267,977.13 and 12,165,768 is: 17,901,103.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,267,977.13 : 12,165,768 = 12,165,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,267,977.13/12,165,768 = 12,165,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,267,977.13x = 12,165,768 × 12,165,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,267,977.13x = 148,005,911,029,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,005,911,029,824/8,267,977.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,901,103.11
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