Finding the Third Proportional to 8,990,652 and 14,299,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,990,652 and 14,299,902 is: 22,744,423.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,990,652 : 14,299,902 = 14,299,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,990,652/14,299,902 = 14,299,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,990,652x = 14,299,902 × 14,299,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,990,652x = 204,487,197,209,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,487,197,209,604/8,990,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,744,423.56
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