Finding the Third Proportional to 16,202,852 and 35,187,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,202,852 and 35,187,502 is: 76,416,194.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,202,852 : 35,187,502 = 35,187,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,202,852/35,187,502 = 35,187,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,202,852x = 35,187,502 × 35,187,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,202,852x = 1,238,160,297,000,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,238,160,297,000,004/16,202,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,416,194.94
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