Finding the Third Proportional to 8,771,986 and 13,157,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,771,986 and 13,157,979 is: 19,736,968.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,771,986 : 13,157,979 = 13,157,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,771,986/13,157,979 = 13,157,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,771,986x = 13,157,979 × 13,157,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,771,986x = 173,132,411,364,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,132,411,364,441/8,771,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,736,968.50
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