Finding the Third Proportional to 15,821,340 and 23,774,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,821,340 and 23,774,121 is: 35,724,460.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,821,340 : 23,774,121 = 23,774,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,821,340/23,774,121 = 23,774,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,821,340x = 23,774,121 × 23,774,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,821,340x = 565,208,829,322,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,208,829,322,641/15,821,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,724,460.09
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