Finding the Third Proportional to 14,551,785 and 24,251,514.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,551,785 and 24,251,514.75 is: 40,416,757.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,551,785 : 24,251,514.75 = 24,251,514.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,551,785/24,251,514.75 = 24,251,514.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,551,785x = 24,251,514.75 × 24,251,514.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,551,785x = 588,135,967,669,467.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,135,967,669,467.50/14,551,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,416,757.65
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