Finding the Third Proportional to 8,660,178 and 12,107,437.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,660,178 and 12,107,437.50 is: 16,926,908.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,660,178 : 12,107,437.50 = 12,107,437.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,660,178/12,107,437.50 = 12,107,437.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,660,178x = 12,107,437.50 × 12,107,437.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,660,178x = 146,590,042,816,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,590,042,816,406.25/8,660,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,926,908.76
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