Finding the Third Proportional to 8,398,088 and 18,423,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,398,088 and 18,423,304 is: 40,416,119.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,398,088 : 18,423,304 = 18,423,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,398,088/18,423,304 = 18,423,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,398,088x = 18,423,304 × 18,423,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,398,088x = 339,418,130,276,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,418,130,276,416/8,398,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,416,119.75
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