Finding the Third Proportional to 15,452,874 and 33,565,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,452,874 and 33,565,140 is: 72,906,737.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,452,874 : 33,565,140 = 33,565,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,452,874/33,565,140 = 33,565,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,452,874x = 33,565,140 × 33,565,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,452,874x = 1,126,618,623,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,126,618,623,219,600/15,452,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,906,737.17
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