Finding the Third Proportional to 16,279,416 and 25,195,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,279,416 and 25,195,752 is: 38,995,619.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,279,416 : 25,195,752 = 25,195,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,279,416/25,195,752 = 25,195,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,279,416x = 25,195,752 × 25,195,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,279,416x = 634,825,918,845,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,825,918,845,504/16,279,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,995,619.92
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