Finding the Third Proportional to 8,431,823 and 12,624,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,431,823 and 12,624,622 is: 18,902,327.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,431,823 : 12,624,622 = 12,624,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,431,823/12,624,622 = 12,624,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,431,823x = 12,624,622 × 12,624,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,431,823x = 159,381,080,642,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,381,080,642,884/8,431,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,902,327.60
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