Finding the Third Proportional to 15,395,857 and 21,524,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,395,857 and 21,524,314 is: 30,092,257.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,395,857 : 21,524,314 = 21,524,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,395,857/21,524,314 = 21,524,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,395,857x = 21,524,314 × 21,524,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,395,857x = 463,296,093,170,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,296,093,170,596/15,395,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,092,257.49
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