Finding the Third Proportional to 8,449,986 and 18,246,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,449,986 and 18,246,982 is: 39,402,710.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,449,986 : 18,246,982 = 18,246,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,449,986/18,246,982 = 18,246,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,449,986x = 18,246,982 × 18,246,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,449,986x = 332,952,352,108,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,952,352,108,324/8,449,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,402,710.50
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