Finding the Third Proportional to 16,206,442 and 24,721,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,206,442 and 24,721,260 is: 37,709,738.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,206,442 : 24,721,260 = 24,721,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,206,442/24,721,260 = 24,721,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,206,442x = 24,721,260 × 24,721,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,206,442x = 611,140,695,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,140,695,987,600/16,206,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,709,738.88
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