Finding the Third Proportional to 8,791,886 and 18,745,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,791,886 and 18,745,060 is: 39,966,086.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,791,886 : 18,745,060 = 18,745,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,791,886/18,745,060 = 18,745,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,791,886x = 18,745,060 × 18,745,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,791,886x = 351,377,274,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,377,274,403,600/8,791,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,966,086.28
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