Finding the Third Proportional to 11,157,524 and 17,241,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,157,524 and 17,241,215 is: 26,642,066.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,157,524 : 17,241,215 = 17,241,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,157,524/17,241,215 = 17,241,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,157,524x = 17,241,215 × 17,241,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,157,524x = 297,259,494,676,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,259,494,676,225/11,157,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,642,066.35
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