Finding the Third Proportional to 8,272,050 and 18,176,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,272,050 and 18,176,970 is: 39,942,002.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,272,050 : 18,176,970 = 18,176,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,272,050/18,176,970 = 18,176,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,272,050x = 18,176,970 × 18,176,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,272,050x = 330,402,238,380,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,402,238,380,900/8,272,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,942,002.09
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