Finding the Third Proportional to 15,992,168 and 24,565,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,992,168 and 24,565,722 is: 37,735,640.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,992,168 : 24,565,722 = 24,565,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,992,168/24,565,722 = 24,565,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,992,168x = 24,565,722 × 24,565,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,992,168x = 603,474,697,381,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,474,697,381,284/15,992,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,735,640.18
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