Finding the Third Proportional to 15,999,811.75 and 35,113,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,999,811.75 and 35,113,862 is: 77,062,363.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,999,811.75 : 35,113,862 = 35,113,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,999,811.75/35,113,862 = 35,113,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,999,811.75x = 35,113,862 × 35,113,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,999,811.75x = 1,232,983,304,555,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,983,304,555,044/15,999,811.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,062,363.22
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