Finding the Third Proportional to 8,626,591 and 18,464,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,626,591 and 18,464,994 is: 39,523,840.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,626,591 : 18,464,994 = 18,464,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,626,591/18,464,994 = 18,464,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,626,591x = 18,464,994 × 18,464,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,626,591x = 340,956,003,420,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,956,003,420,036/8,626,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,523,840.11
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