Finding the Third Proportional to 8,621,538 and 14,368,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,621,538 and 14,368,618.50 is: 23,946,678.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,621,538 : 14,368,618.50 = 14,368,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,621,538/14,368,618.50 = 14,368,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,621,538x = 14,368,618.50 × 14,368,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,621,538x = 206,457,197,598,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,457,197,598,542.25/8,621,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,946,678.38
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