Finding the Third Proportional to 8,997,135.75 and 12,856,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,997,135.75 and 12,856,644 is: 18,371,768.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,997,135.75 : 12,856,644 = 12,856,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,997,135.75/12,856,644 = 12,856,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,997,135.75x = 12,856,644 × 12,856,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,997,135.75x = 165,293,294,942,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,293,294,942,736/8,997,135.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,371,768.48
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