Finding the Third Proportional to 15,676,942 and 31,983,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,676,942 and 31,983,731 is: 65,252,461.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,676,942 : 31,983,731 = 31,983,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,676,942/31,983,731 = 31,983,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,676,942x = 31,983,731 × 31,983,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,676,942x = 1,022,959,048,680,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,022,959,048,680,361/15,676,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,252,461.14
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