Finding the Third Proportional to 8,343,984 and 17,327,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,343,984 and 17,327,453 is: 35,982,886.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,343,984 : 17,327,453 = 17,327,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,343,984/17,327,453 = 17,327,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,343,984x = 17,327,453 × 17,327,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,343,984x = 300,240,627,467,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,240,627,467,209/8,343,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,982,886.29
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