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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,055,419 and 22,887,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,055,419 and 22,887,285 is: 32,626,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055,419 : 22,887,285 = 22,887,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055,419/22,887,285 = 22,887,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055,419x = 22,887,285 × 22,887,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055,419x = 523,827,814,671,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,827,814,671,225/16,055,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,626,231.35

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