Finding the Third Proportional to 15,167,668 and 21,461,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,167,668 and 21,461,788 is: 30,367,775.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,167,668 : 21,461,788 = 21,461,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,167,668/21,461,788 = 21,461,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,167,668x = 21,461,788 × 21,461,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,167,668x = 460,608,344,156,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,608,344,156,944/15,167,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,367,775.99
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