Finding the Third Proportional to 15,395,860 and 21,524,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,395,860 and 21,524,319 is: 30,092,265.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,395,860 : 21,524,319 = 21,524,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,395,860/21,524,319 = 21,524,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,395,860x = 21,524,319 × 21,524,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,395,860x = 463,296,308,413,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,296,308,413,761/15,395,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,092,265.61
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