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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666,068 and 18,778,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,666,068 and 18,778,472 is: 40,691,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666,068 : 18,778,472 = 18,778,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666,068/18,778,472 = 18,778,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666,068x = 18,778,472 × 18,778,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666,068x = 352,631,010,654,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,631,010,654,784/8,666,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,691,004.35

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