Finding the Third Proportional to 15,785,986 and 23,614,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,785,986 and 23,614,607 is: 35,325,615.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,785,986 : 23,614,607 = 23,614,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,785,986/23,614,607 = 23,614,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,785,986x = 23,614,607 × 23,614,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,785,986x = 557,649,663,764,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,649,663,764,449/15,785,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,325,615.00
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