Finding the Third Proportional to 8,444,998 and 18,085,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,444,998 and 18,085,772 is: 38,732,412.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,444,998 : 18,085,772 = 18,085,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,444,998/18,085,772 = 18,085,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,444,998x = 18,085,772 × 18,085,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,444,998x = 327,095,148,835,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,095,148,835,984/8,444,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,732,412.82
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