Finding the Third Proportional to 15,683,465 and 33,972,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,683,465 and 33,972,464 is: 73,588,860.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,683,465 : 33,972,464 = 33,972,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,683,465/33,972,464 = 33,972,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,683,465x = 33,972,464 × 33,972,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,683,465x = 1,154,128,310,231,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,154,128,310,231,296/15,683,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,588,860.00
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