Finding the Third Proportional to 8,653,142 and 13,451,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,653,142 and 13,451,700 is: 20,911,275.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,653,142 : 13,451,700 = 13,451,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,653,142/13,451,700 = 13,451,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,653,142x = 13,451,700 × 13,451,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,653,142x = 180,948,232,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,948,232,890,000/8,653,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,911,275.11
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