Finding the Third Proportional to 15,438,872 and 22,709,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,438,872 and 22,709,238 is: 33,403,314.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,438,872 : 22,709,238 = 22,709,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,438,872/22,709,238 = 22,709,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,438,872x = 22,709,238 × 22,709,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,438,872x = 515,709,490,540,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,709,490,540,644/15,438,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,403,314.09
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