Finding the Third Proportional to 15,780,772 and 33,999,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,780,772 and 33,999,326 is: 73,250,799.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,780,772 : 33,999,326 = 33,999,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,780,772/33,999,326 = 33,999,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,780,772x = 33,999,326 × 33,999,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,780,772x = 1,155,954,168,454,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,155,954,168,454,276/15,780,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,250,799.67
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