Finding the Third Proportional to 8,461,824 and 18,603,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,461,824 and 18,603,264 is: 40,899,152.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,461,824 : 18,603,264 = 18,603,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,461,824/18,603,264 = 18,603,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,461,824x = 18,603,264 × 18,603,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,461,824x = 346,081,431,453,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,081,431,453,696/8,461,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,899,152.65
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