Finding the Third Proportional to 8,588,728 and 18,171,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,588,728 and 18,171,442 is: 38,445,891.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,588,728 : 18,171,442 = 18,171,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,588,728/18,171,442 = 18,171,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,588,728x = 18,171,442 × 18,171,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,588,728x = 330,201,304,359,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,201,304,359,364/8,588,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,445,891.45
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