Finding the Third Proportional to 8,423,028 and 18,122,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,423,028 and 18,122,778 is: 38,992,519.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,423,028 : 18,122,778 = 18,122,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,423,028/18,122,778 = 18,122,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,423,028x = 18,122,778 × 18,122,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,423,028x = 328,435,082,437,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,435,082,437,284/8,423,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,992,519.37
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