Finding the Third Proportional to 15,162,508 and 35,793,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,162,508 and 35,793,538 is: 84,496,401.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,162,508 : 35,793,538 = 35,793,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,162,508/35,793,538 = 35,793,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,162,508x = 35,793,538 × 35,793,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,162,508x = 1,281,177,362,557,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,177,362,557,444/15,162,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,496,401.42
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