Finding the Third Proportional to 8,588,729 and 18,171,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,588,729 and 18,171,444 is: 38,445,895.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,588,729 : 18,171,444 = 18,171,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,588,729/18,171,444 = 18,171,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,588,729x = 18,171,444 × 18,171,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,588,729x = 330,201,377,045,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,201,377,045,136/8,588,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,445,895.43
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