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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,966,133 and 14,009,071.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,966,133 and 14,009,071.50 is: 21,888,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966,133 : 14,009,071.50 = 14,009,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966,133/14,009,071.50 = 14,009,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966,133x = 14,009,071.50 × 14,009,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966,133x = 196,254,084,292,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,254,084,292,112.25/8,966,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,888,375.32

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