Finding the Third Proportional to 8,790,272 and 18,254,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,790,272 and 18,254,247 is: 37,907,533.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,790,272 : 18,254,247 = 18,254,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,790,272/18,254,247 = 18,254,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,790,272x = 18,254,247 × 18,254,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,790,272x = 333,217,533,537,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,217,533,537,009/8,790,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,907,533.87
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