Finding the Third Proportional to 8,886,541 and 18,403,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,886,541 and 18,403,226 is: 38,111,423.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,886,541 : 18,403,226 = 18,403,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,886,541/18,403,226 = 18,403,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,886,541x = 18,403,226 × 18,403,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,886,541x = 338,678,727,207,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,678,727,207,076/8,886,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,111,423.47
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