Finding the Third Proportional to 15,674,884 and 24,211,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,674,884 and 24,211,242 is: 37,396,400.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,674,884 : 24,211,242 = 24,211,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,674,884/24,211,242 = 24,211,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,674,884x = 24,211,242 × 24,211,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,674,884x = 586,184,239,182,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,184,239,182,564/15,674,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,396,400.46
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