Finding the Third Proportional to 8,408,734 and 18,445,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,408,734 and 18,445,244 is: 40,461,147.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,408,734 : 18,445,244 = 18,445,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,408,734/18,445,244 = 18,445,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,408,734x = 18,445,244 × 18,445,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,408,734x = 340,227,026,219,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,227,026,219,536/8,408,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,461,147.45
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