Finding the Third Proportional to 15,225,538 and 23,603,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,225,538 and 23,603,235 is: 36,590,674.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,225,538 : 23,603,235 = 23,603,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,225,538/23,603,235 = 23,603,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,225,538x = 23,603,235 × 23,603,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,225,538x = 557,112,702,465,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,112,702,465,225/15,225,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,590,674.33
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