Finding the Third Proportional to 8,577,638 and 18,861,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,577,638 and 18,861,136 is: 41,473,241.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,577,638 : 18,861,136 = 18,861,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,577,638/18,861,136 = 18,861,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,577,638x = 18,861,136 × 18,861,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,577,638x = 355,742,451,210,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,742,451,210,496/8,577,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,473,241.38
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