Finding the Third Proportional to 15,878,552 and 34,445,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,878,552 and 34,445,656 is: 74,723,640.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,878,552 : 34,445,656 = 34,445,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,878,552/34,445,656 = 34,445,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,878,552x = 34,445,656 × 34,445,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,878,552x = 1,186,503,217,270,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,503,217,270,336/15,878,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,723,640.88
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