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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,305,689 and 12,999,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,305,689 and 12,999,509 is: 20,345,962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305,689 : 12,999,509 = 12,999,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305,689/12,999,509 = 12,999,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305,689x = 12,999,509 × 12,999,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305,689x = 168,987,234,241,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,987,234,241,081/8,305,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345,962.18

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