Finding the Third Proportional to 15,744,456 and 25,709,278.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,744,456 and 25,709,278.50 is: 41,980,936.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,744,456 : 25,709,278.50 = 25,709,278.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,744,456/25,709,278.50 = 25,709,278.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,744,456x = 25,709,278.50 × 25,709,278.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,744,456x = 660,967,000,990,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,967,000,990,562.25/15,744,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,980,936.08
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