Finding the Third Proportional to 8,644,982 and 20,011,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,644,982 and 20,011,571 is: 46,323,170.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,644,982 : 20,011,571 = 20,011,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,644,982/20,011,571 = 20,011,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,644,982x = 20,011,571 × 20,011,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,644,982x = 400,462,973,888,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,462,973,888,041/8,644,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,323,170.35
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