Finding the Third Proportional to 15,517,290 and 33,720,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,517,290 and 33,720,514 is: 73,277,812.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,517,290 : 33,720,514 = 33,720,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,517,290/33,720,514 = 33,720,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,517,290x = 33,720,514 × 33,720,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,517,290x = 1,137,073,064,424,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,137,073,064,424,196/15,517,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,277,812.33
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