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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,672,374 and 24,217,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,672,374 and 24,217,791 is: 37,422,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672,374 : 24,217,791 = 24,217,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672,374/24,217,791 = 24,217,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672,374x = 24,217,791 × 24,217,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672,374x = 586,501,400,919,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,501,400,919,681/15,672,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,422,626.65

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