Finding the Third Proportional to 8,599,310 and 12,430,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,599,310 and 12,430,947 is: 17,969,865.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,599,310 : 12,430,947 = 12,430,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,599,310/12,430,947 = 12,430,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,599,310x = 12,430,947 × 12,430,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,599,310x = 154,528,443,316,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,528,443,316,809/8,599,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,969,865.41
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