Finding the Third Proportional to 16,197,121.50 and 22,918,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,197,121.50 and 22,918,425 is: 32,428,861.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,197,121.50 : 22,918,425 = 22,918,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,197,121.50/22,918,425 = 22,918,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,197,121.50x = 22,918,425 × 22,918,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,197,121.50x = 525,254,204,480,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,254,204,480,625/16,197,121.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,428,861.17
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