Finding the Third Proportional to 8,409,897 and 18,411,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,409,897 and 18,411,929 is: 40,309,545.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,409,897 : 18,411,929 = 18,411,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,409,897/18,411,929 = 18,411,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,409,897x = 18,411,929 × 18,411,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,409,897x = 338,999,129,501,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,999,129,501,041/8,409,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,309,545.94
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