Finding the Third Proportional to 15,162,586 and 21,682,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,162,586 and 21,682,647 is: 31,006,398.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,162,586 : 21,682,647 = 21,682,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,162,586/21,682,647 = 21,682,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,162,586x = 21,682,647 × 21,682,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,162,586x = 470,137,180,926,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,137,180,926,609/15,162,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,006,398.31
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