Finding the Third Proportional to 15,780,782 and 33,999,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,780,782 and 33,999,348 is: 73,250,848.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,780,782 : 33,999,348 = 33,999,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,780,782/33,999,348 = 33,999,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,780,782x = 33,999,348 × 33,999,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,780,782x = 1,155,955,664,425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,155,955,664,425,104/15,780,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,250,848.05
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