Finding the Third Proportional to 8,505,218 and 18,190,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,505,218 and 18,190,660 is: 38,905,541.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,505,218 : 18,190,660 = 18,190,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,505,218/18,190,660 = 18,190,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,505,218x = 18,190,660 × 18,190,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,505,218x = 330,900,111,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,900,111,235,600/8,505,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,905,541.43
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