Finding the Third Proportional to 14,968,369 and 20,854,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,968,369 and 20,854,707 is: 29,055,857.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,968,369 : 20,854,707 = 20,854,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,968,369/20,854,707 = 20,854,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,968,369x = 20,854,707 × 20,854,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,968,369x = 434,918,804,055,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,918,804,055,849/14,968,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,055,857.99
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