Finding the Third Proportional to 8,547,997 and 13,278,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,547,997 and 13,278,188 is: 20,625,916.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,547,997 : 13,278,188 = 13,278,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,547,997/13,278,188 = 13,278,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,547,997x = 13,278,188 × 13,278,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,547,997x = 176,310,276,563,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,310,276,563,344/8,547,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,625,916.99
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