Finding the Third Proportional to 8,778,202 and 18,850,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,778,202 and 18,850,689 is: 40,480,781.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,778,202 : 18,850,689 = 18,850,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,778,202/18,850,689 = 18,850,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,778,202x = 18,850,689 × 18,850,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,778,202x = 355,348,475,774,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,348,475,774,721/8,778,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,480,781.35
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