Finding the Third Proportional to 15,676,977 and 31,983,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,676,977 and 31,983,786 is: 65,252,539.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,676,977 : 31,983,786 = 31,983,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,676,977/31,983,786 = 31,983,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,676,977x = 31,983,786 × 31,983,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,676,977x = 1,022,962,566,893,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,022,962,566,893,796/15,676,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,252,539.88
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