Finding the Third Proportional to 15,277,712 and 32,128,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,277,712 and 32,128,288 is: 67,564,232.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,277,712 : 32,128,288 = 32,128,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,277,712/32,128,288 = 32,128,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,277,712x = 32,128,288 × 32,128,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,277,712x = 1,032,226,889,810,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,032,226,889,810,944/15,277,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,564,232.77
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