Finding the Third Proportional to 16,170,420 and 24,230,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,170,420 and 24,230,718 is: 36,308,747.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,170,420 : 24,230,718 = 24,230,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,170,420/24,230,718 = 24,230,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,170,420x = 24,230,718 × 24,230,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,170,420x = 587,127,694,795,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,127,694,795,524/16,170,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,308,747.38
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