Finding the Third Proportional to 8,555,478 and 13,048,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,555,478 and 13,048,707 is: 19,901,723.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,555,478 : 13,048,707 = 13,048,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,555,478/13,048,707 = 13,048,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,555,478x = 13,048,707 × 13,048,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,555,478x = 170,268,754,371,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,268,754,371,849/8,555,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,901,723.13
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