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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,858,295 and 18,423,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,858,295 and 18,423,720 is: 38,318,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858,295 : 18,423,720 = 18,423,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858,295/18,423,720 = 18,423,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858,295x = 18,423,720 × 18,423,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858,295x = 339,433,458,638,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,433,458,638,400/8,858,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,318,147.98

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