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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,672,327 and 24,217,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,672,327 and 24,217,727 is: 37,422,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672,327 : 24,217,727 = 24,217,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672,327/24,217,727 = 24,217,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672,327x = 24,217,727 × 24,217,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672,327x = 586,498,301,046,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,498,301,046,529/15,672,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,422,541.08

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