Finding the Third Proportional to 8,522,718 and 18,310,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,522,718 and 18,310,332 is: 39,338,185.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,522,718 : 18,310,332 = 18,310,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,522,718/18,310,332 = 18,310,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,522,718x = 18,310,332 × 18,310,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,522,718x = 335,268,257,950,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,268,257,950,224/8,522,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,338,185.07
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