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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,588,727 and 18,171,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,588,727 and 18,171,441 is: 38,445,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588,727 : 18,171,441 = 18,171,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588,727/18,171,441 = 18,171,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588,727x = 18,171,441 × 18,171,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588,727x = 330,201,268,016,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,201,268,016,481/8,588,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,445,891.69

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