Finding the Third Proportional to 15,162,506 and 35,793,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,162,506 and 35,793,533 is: 84,496,388.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,162,506 : 35,793,533 = 35,793,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,162,506/35,793,533 = 35,793,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,162,506x = 35,793,533 × 35,793,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,162,506x = 1,281,177,004,622,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,177,004,622,089/15,162,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,496,388.96
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