Finding the Third Proportional to 8,295,955.50 and 17,254,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,295,955.50 and 17,254,095 is: 35,885,413.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,295,955.50 : 17,254,095 = 17,254,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,295,955.50/17,254,095 = 17,254,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,295,955.50x = 17,254,095 × 17,254,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,295,955.50x = 297,703,794,269,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,703,794,269,025/8,295,955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,885,413.59
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