Finding the Third Proportional to 15,960,515 and 24,764,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,960,515 and 24,764,138 is: 38,423,730.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,960,515 : 24,764,138 = 24,764,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,960,515/24,764,138 = 24,764,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,960,515x = 24,764,138 × 24,764,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,960,515x = 613,262,530,883,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,262,530,883,044/15,960,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,423,730.74
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