Finding the Third Proportional to 8,966,787 and 14,274,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,966,787 and 14,274,894 is: 22,725,263.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,966,787 : 14,274,894 = 14,274,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,966,787/14,274,894 = 14,274,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,966,787x = 14,274,894 × 14,274,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,966,787x = 203,772,598,711,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,772,598,711,236/8,966,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,725,263.65
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