Finding the Third Proportional to 8,508,643.50 and 18,213,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,508,643.50 and 18,213,306 is: 38,986,768.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,508,643.50 : 18,213,306 = 18,213,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,508,643.50/18,213,306 = 18,213,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,508,643.50x = 18,213,306 × 18,213,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,508,643.50x = 331,724,515,449,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,724,515,449,636/8,508,643.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,986,768.63
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