Finding the Third Proportional to 15,817,878 and 24,651,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,817,878 and 24,651,609 is: 38,418,669.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,817,878 : 24,651,609 = 24,651,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,817,878/24,651,609 = 24,651,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,817,878x = 24,651,609 × 24,651,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,817,878x = 607,701,826,288,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,701,826,288,881/15,817,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,418,669.45
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