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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,158,275 and 24,180,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,158,275 and 24,180,163 is: 36,184,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158,275 : 24,180,163 = 24,180,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158,275/24,180,163 = 24,180,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158,275x = 24,180,163 × 24,180,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158,275x = 584,680,282,706,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,680,282,706,569/16,158,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,184,573.09

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