Finding the Third Proportional to 8,966,405 and 18,570,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,966,405 and 18,570,813 is: 38,463,028.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,966,405 : 18,570,813 = 18,570,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,966,405/18,570,813 = 18,570,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,966,405x = 18,570,813 × 18,570,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,966,405x = 344,875,095,480,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,875,095,480,969/8,966,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,463,028.99
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