Finding the Third Proportional to 15,160,704 and 32,977,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,160,704 and 32,977,728 is: 71,733,512.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,160,704 : 32,977,728 = 32,977,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,160,704/32,977,728 = 32,977,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,160,704x = 32,977,728 × 32,977,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,160,704x = 1,087,530,544,041,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,087,530,544,041,984/15,160,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,733,512.11
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