Finding the Third Proportional to 15,145,862 and 32,601,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,145,862 and 32,601,194 is: 70,173,480.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,145,862 : 32,601,194 = 32,601,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,145,862/32,601,194 = 32,601,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,145,862x = 32,601,194 × 32,601,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,145,862x = 1,062,837,850,225,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,062,837,850,225,636/15,145,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,173,480.40
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