Finding the Third Proportional to 11,624,544 and 15,957,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,624,544 and 15,957,324 is: 21,905,047.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,624,544 : 15,957,324 = 15,957,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,624,544/15,957,324 = 15,957,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,624,544x = 15,957,324 × 15,957,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,624,544x = 254,636,189,240,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,636,189,240,976/11,624,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,905,047.56
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