Finding the Third Proportional to 16,448,266 and 35,642,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,448,266 and 35,642,309 is: 77,234,535.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,448,266 : 35,642,309 = 35,642,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,448,266/35,642,309 = 35,642,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,448,266x = 35,642,309 × 35,642,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,448,266x = 1,270,374,190,851,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,374,190,851,481/16,448,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,234,535.90
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