Finding the Third Proportional to 15,676,972 and 31,983,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,676,972 and 31,983,776 is: 65,252,519.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,676,972 : 31,983,776 = 31,983,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,676,972/31,983,776 = 31,983,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,676,972x = 31,983,776 × 31,983,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,676,972x = 1,022,961,927,218,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,022,961,927,218,176/15,676,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,252,519.89
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