Finding the Third Proportional to 14,657,857 and 32,206,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,657,857 and 32,206,374 is: 70,764,131.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,657,857 : 32,206,374 = 32,206,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,657,857/32,206,374 = 32,206,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,657,857x = 32,206,374 × 32,206,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,657,857x = 1,037,250,526,227,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,250,526,227,876/14,657,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,764,131.91
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