Finding the Third Proportional to 8,857,512 and 14,463,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,857,512 and 14,463,396 is: 23,617,221.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,857,512 : 14,463,396 = 14,463,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,857,512/14,463,396 = 14,463,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,857,512x = 14,463,396 × 14,463,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,857,512x = 209,189,823,852,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,189,823,852,816/8,857,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,617,221.61
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