Finding the Third Proportional to 16,430,246 and 36,638,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,430,246 and 36,638,318 is: 81,700,928.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,430,246 : 36,638,318 = 36,638,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,430,246/36,638,318 = 36,638,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,430,246x = 36,638,318 × 36,638,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,430,246x = 1,342,366,345,869,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,342,366,345,869,124/16,430,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,700,928.02
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