Finding the Third Proportional to 14,451,864 and 21,135,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,451,864 and 21,135,231 is: 30,909,368.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,451,864 : 21,135,231 = 21,135,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,451,864/21,135,231 = 21,135,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,451,864x = 21,135,231 × 21,135,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,451,864x = 446,697,989,423,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,697,989,423,361/14,451,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,909,368.47
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