Finding the Third Proportional to 8,524,973 and 18,265,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,524,973 and 18,265,918 is: 39,137,221.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,524,973 : 18,265,918 = 18,265,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,524,973/18,265,918 = 18,265,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,524,973x = 18,265,918 × 18,265,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,524,973x = 333,643,760,382,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,643,760,382,724/8,524,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,137,221.95
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