Finding the Third Proportional to 10,021,762 and 15,493,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,021,762 and 15,493,203 is: 23,951,809.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,021,762 : 15,493,203 = 15,493,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,021,762/15,493,203 = 15,493,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,021,762x = 15,493,203 × 15,493,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,021,762x = 240,039,339,199,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,039,339,199,209/10,021,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,951,809.99
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