Finding the Third Proportional to 15,517,296 and 33,720,511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,517,296 and 33,720,511.50 is: 73,277,773.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,517,296 : 33,720,511.50 = 33,720,511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,517,296/33,720,511.50 = 33,720,511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,517,296x = 33,720,511.50 × 33,720,511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,517,296x = 1,137,072,895,821,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,137,072,895,821,632.25/15,517,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,277,773.13
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