Finding the Third Proportional to 8,637,570 and 18,902,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,637,570 and 18,902,276 is: 41,365,342.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,637,570 : 18,902,276 = 18,902,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,637,570/18,902,276 = 18,902,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,637,570x = 18,902,276 × 18,902,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,637,570x = 357,296,037,980,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,296,037,980,176/8,637,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,365,342.10
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