Finding the Third Proportional to 15,672,342 and 24,217,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,672,342 and 24,217,746 is: 37,422,563.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,672,342 : 24,217,746 = 24,217,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,672,342/24,217,746 = 24,217,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,672,342x = 24,217,746 × 24,217,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,672,342x = 586,499,221,320,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,499,221,320,516/15,672,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,422,563.99
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