Finding the Third Proportional to 8,682,984 and 12,764,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,682,984 and 12,764,331 is: 18,764,073.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,682,984 : 12,764,331 = 12,764,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,682,984/12,764,331 = 12,764,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,682,984x = 12,764,331 × 12,764,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,682,984x = 162,928,145,877,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,928,145,877,561/8,682,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,764,073.03
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