Finding the Third Proportional to 15,957,994 and 25,272,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,957,994 and 25,272,975 is: 40,025,285.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,957,994 : 25,272,975 = 25,272,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,957,994/25,272,975 = 25,272,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,957,994x = 25,272,975 × 25,272,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,957,994x = 638,723,265,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,723,265,350,625/15,957,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,025,285.47
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