Finding the Third Proportional to 8,408,774 and 18,445,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,408,774 and 18,445,324 is: 40,461,305.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,408,774 : 18,445,324 = 18,445,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,408,774/18,445,324 = 18,445,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,408,774x = 18,445,324 × 18,445,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,408,774x = 340,229,977,464,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,229,977,464,976/8,408,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,461,305.95
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