Finding the Third Proportional to 8,637,611 and 18,902,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,637,611 and 18,902,358 is: 41,365,504.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,637,611 : 18,902,358 = 18,902,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,637,611/18,902,358 = 18,902,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,637,611x = 18,902,358 × 18,902,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,637,611x = 357,299,137,960,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,299,137,960,164/8,637,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,365,504.65
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