Finding the Third Proportional to 15,952,488 and 35,094,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,952,488 and 35,094,864 is: 77,207,359.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,952,488 : 35,094,864 = 35,094,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,952,488/35,094,864 = 35,094,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,952,488x = 35,094,864 × 35,094,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,952,488x = 1,231,649,479,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,649,479,178,496/15,952,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,207,359.70
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