Finding the Third Proportional to 8,771,998 and 13,157,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,771,998 and 13,157,998 is: 19,736,998.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,771,998 : 13,157,998 = 13,157,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,771,998/13,157,998 = 13,157,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,771,998x = 13,157,998 × 13,157,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,771,998x = 173,132,911,368,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,132,911,368,004/8,771,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,736,998.50
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