Finding the Third Proportional to 15,767,268 and 33,995,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,767,268 and 33,995,640 is: 73,297,640.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,767,268 : 33,995,640 = 33,995,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,767,268/33,995,640 = 33,995,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,767,268x = 33,995,640 × 33,995,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,767,268x = 1,155,703,539,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,155,703,539,009,600/15,767,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,297,640.34
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