Finding the Third Proportional to 9,982,842 and 21,478,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,982,842 and 21,478,842 is: 46,213,358.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,982,842 : 21,478,842 = 21,478,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,982,842/21,478,842 = 21,478,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,982,842x = 21,478,842 × 21,478,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,982,842x = 461,340,653,660,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,340,653,660,964/9,982,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,213,358.25
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