Finding the Third Proportional to 8,791,891 and 18,745,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,791,891 and 18,745,069 is: 39,966,101.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,791,891 : 18,745,069 = 18,745,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,791,891/18,745,069 = 18,745,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,791,891x = 18,745,069 × 18,745,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,791,891x = 351,377,611,814,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,377,611,814,761/8,791,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,966,101.92
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