Finding the Third Proportional to 15,767,142 and 33,995,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,767,142 and 33,995,388 is: 73,297,139.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,767,142 : 33,995,388 = 33,995,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,767,142/33,995,388 = 33,995,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,767,142x = 33,995,388 × 33,995,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,767,142x = 1,155,686,405,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,155,686,405,270,544/15,767,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,297,139.41
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