Finding the Third Proportional to 15,672,707 and 36,876,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,672,707 and 36,876,934 is: 86,769,200.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,672,707 : 36,876,934 = 36,876,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,672,707/36,876,934 = 36,876,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,672,707x = 36,876,934 × 36,876,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,672,707x = 1,359,908,261,240,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,908,261,240,356/15,672,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,769,200.83
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