Finding the Third Proportional to 15,458,904 and 33,581,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,458,904 and 33,581,574 is: 72,949,680.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,458,904 : 33,581,574 = 33,581,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,458,904/33,581,574 = 33,581,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,458,904x = 33,581,574 × 33,581,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,458,904x = 1,127,722,112,317,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,127,722,112,317,476/15,458,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,949,680.80
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