Finding the Third Proportional to 15,950,403 and 34,988,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,950,403 and 34,988,571 is: 76,750,418.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,950,403 : 34,988,571 = 34,988,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,950,403/34,988,571 = 34,988,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,950,403x = 34,988,571 × 34,988,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,950,403x = 1,224,200,100,622,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,200,100,622,041/15,950,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,750,418.19
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