Finding the Third Proportional to 8,972,077.50 and 19,681,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,972,077.50 and 19,681,164 is: 43,172,633.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,972,077.50 : 19,681,164 = 19,681,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,972,077.50/19,681,164 = 19,681,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,972,077.50x = 19,681,164 × 19,681,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,972,077.50x = 387,348,216,394,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,348,216,394,896/8,972,077.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,172,633.81
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