Finding the Third Proportional to 15,031,606 and 32,188,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,031,606 and 32,188,972 is: 68,930,087.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,031,606 : 32,188,972 = 32,188,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,031,606/32,188,972 = 32,188,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,031,606x = 32,188,972 × 32,188,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,031,606x = 1,036,129,918,416,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,036,129,918,416,784/15,031,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,930,087.60
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