Finding the Third Proportional to 8,449,974 and 18,246,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,449,974 and 18,246,960 is: 39,402,671.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,449,974 : 18,246,960 = 18,246,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,449,974/18,246,960 = 18,246,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,449,974x = 18,246,960 × 18,246,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,449,974x = 332,951,549,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,951,549,241,600/8,449,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,402,671.45
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