Finding the Third Proportional to 8,408,724 and 18,445,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,408,724 and 18,445,224 is: 40,461,107.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,408,724 : 18,445,224 = 18,445,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,408,724/18,445,224 = 18,445,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,408,724x = 18,445,224 × 18,445,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,408,724x = 340,226,288,410,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,226,288,410,176/8,408,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,461,107.82
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