Finding the Third Proportional to 15,438,853 and 22,709,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,438,853 and 22,709,215 is: 33,403,287.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,438,853 : 22,709,215 = 22,709,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,438,853/22,709,215 = 22,709,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,438,853x = 22,709,215 × 22,709,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,438,853x = 515,708,445,916,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,708,445,916,225/15,438,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,403,287.53
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