Finding the Third Proportional to 15,539,214 and 24,322,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,539,214 and 24,322,615 is: 38,070,754.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,539,214 : 24,322,615 = 24,322,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,539,214/24,322,615 = 24,322,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,539,214x = 24,322,615 × 24,322,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,539,214x = 591,589,600,438,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,589,600,438,225/15,539,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,070,754.44
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