Finding the Third Proportional to 8,588,718 and 18,171,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,588,718 and 18,171,423 is: 38,445,855.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,588,718 : 18,171,423 = 18,171,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,588,718/18,171,423 = 18,171,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,588,718x = 18,171,423 × 18,171,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,588,718x = 330,200,613,844,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,200,613,844,929/8,588,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,445,855.81
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