Finding the Third Proportional to 8,637,608 and 18,902,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,637,608 and 18,902,352 is: 41,365,492.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,637,608 : 18,902,352 = 18,902,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,637,608/18,902,352 = 18,902,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,637,608x = 18,902,352 × 18,902,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,637,608x = 357,298,911,131,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,298,911,131,904/8,637,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,365,492.75
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