Finding the Third Proportional to 8,771,976 and 13,157,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,771,976 and 13,157,964 is: 19,736,946
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,771,976 : 13,157,964 = 13,157,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,771,976/13,157,964 = 13,157,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,771,976x = 13,157,964 × 13,157,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,771,976x = 173,132,016,625,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,132,016,625,296/8,771,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,736,946
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