Finding the Third Proportional to 8,667,728 and 18,667,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,667,728 and 18,667,456 is: 40,203,605.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,667,728 : 18,667,456 = 18,667,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,667,728/18,667,456 = 18,667,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,667,728x = 18,667,456 × 18,667,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,667,728x = 348,473,913,511,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,473,913,511,936/8,667,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,203,605.09
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