Finding the Third Proportional to 8,679,316 and 18,901,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,679,316 and 18,901,601 is: 41,163,441.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,679,316 : 18,901,601 = 18,901,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,679,316/18,901,601 = 18,901,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,679,316x = 18,901,601 × 18,901,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,679,316x = 357,270,520,363,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,270,520,363,201/8,679,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,163,441.95
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