Finding the Third Proportional to 8,771,984 and 13,157,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,771,984 and 13,157,976 is: 19,736,964
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,771,984 : 13,157,976 = 13,157,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,771,984/13,157,976 = 13,157,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,771,984x = 13,157,976 × 13,157,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,771,984x = 173,132,332,416,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,132,332,416,576/8,771,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,736,964
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