Finding the Third Proportional to 15,598,974 and 24,342,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,598,974 and 24,342,793 is: 37,987,855.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,598,974 : 24,342,793 = 24,342,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,598,974/24,342,793 = 24,342,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,598,974x = 24,342,793 × 24,342,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,598,974x = 592,571,571,040,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,571,571,040,849/15,598,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,987,855.55
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