Finding the Third Proportional to 16,202,857 and 35,187,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,202,857 and 35,187,515 is: 76,416,227.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,202,857 : 35,187,515 = 35,187,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,202,857/35,187,515 = 35,187,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,202,857x = 35,187,515 × 35,187,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,202,857x = 1,238,161,211,875,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,238,161,211,875,225/16,202,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,416,227.82
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