Finding the Third Proportional to 15,756,660 and 34,274,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,756,660 and 34,274,043 is: 74,553,238.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,756,660 : 34,274,043 = 34,274,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,756,660/34,274,043 = 34,274,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,756,660x = 34,274,043 × 34,274,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,756,660x = 1,174,710,023,565,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,710,023,565,849/15,756,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,553,238.03
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