Finding the Third Proportional to 8,651,558 and 18,825,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,651,558 and 18,825,292 is: 40,962,751.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,651,558 : 18,825,292 = 18,825,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,651,558/18,825,292 = 18,825,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,651,558x = 18,825,292 × 18,825,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,651,558x = 354,391,618,885,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,391,618,885,264/8,651,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,962,751.32
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