Finding the Third Proportional to 16,206,228 and 24,720,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,206,228 and 24,720,831 is: 37,708,928.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,206,228 : 24,720,831 = 24,720,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,206,228/24,720,831 = 24,720,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,206,228x = 24,720,831 × 24,720,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,206,228x = 611,119,485,330,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,119,485,330,561/16,206,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,708,928.03
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