Finding the Third Proportional to 8,664,706 and 18,774,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,664,706 and 18,774,260 is: 40,679,145.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,664,706 : 18,774,260 = 18,774,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,664,706/18,774,260 = 18,774,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,664,706x = 18,774,260 × 18,774,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,664,706x = 352,472,838,547,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,472,838,547,600/8,664,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,679,145.78
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