Finding the Third Proportional to 16,234,088 and 24,372,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,234,088 and 24,372,486 is: 36,590,788.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,234,088 : 24,372,486 = 24,372,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,234,088/24,372,486 = 24,372,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,234,088x = 24,372,486 × 24,372,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,234,088x = 594,018,073,820,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,018,073,820,196/16,234,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,590,788.09
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