Finding the Third Proportional to 15,187,764 and 33,260,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,187,764 and 33,260,424 is: 72,838,622.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,187,764 : 33,260,424 = 33,260,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,187,764/33,260,424 = 33,260,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,187,764x = 33,260,424 × 33,260,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,187,764x = 1,106,255,804,659,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,106,255,804,659,776/15,187,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,838,622.24
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