Finding the Third Proportional to 8,584,878 and 18,193,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,584,878 and 18,193,164 is: 38,555,145.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,584,878 : 18,193,164 = 18,193,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,584,878/18,193,164 = 18,193,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,584,878x = 18,193,164 × 18,193,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,584,878x = 330,991,216,330,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,991,216,330,896/8,584,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,555,145.03
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