Finding the Third Proportional to 15,672,324 and 24,217,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,672,324 and 24,217,726 is: 37,422,545.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,672,324 : 24,217,726 = 24,217,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,672,324/24,217,726 = 24,217,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,672,324x = 24,217,726 × 24,217,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,672,324x = 586,498,252,611,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,498,252,611,076/15,672,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,422,545.16
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