Finding the Third Proportional to 8,461,216 and 12,337,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,461,216 and 12,337,416 is: 17,989,356.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,461,216 : 12,337,416 = 12,337,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,461,216/12,337,416 = 12,337,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,461,216x = 12,337,416 × 12,337,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,461,216x = 152,211,833,557,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,211,833,557,056/8,461,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,989,356.80
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