Finding the Third Proportional to 15,240,578 and 20,698,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,240,578 and 20,698,371 is: 28,110,650.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,240,578 : 20,698,371 = 20,698,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,240,578/20,698,371 = 20,698,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,240,578x = 20,698,371 × 20,698,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,240,578x = 428,422,562,053,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,422,562,053,641/15,240,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,110,650.53
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