Finding the Third Proportional to 8,458,614 and 12,690,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,458,614 and 12,690,513 is: 19,039,658.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,458,614 : 12,690,513 = 12,690,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,458,614/12,690,513 = 12,690,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,458,614x = 12,690,513 × 12,690,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,458,614x = 161,049,120,203,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,049,120,203,169/8,458,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,039,658.29
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