Finding the Third Proportional to 16,630,512 and 24,877,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,630,512 and 24,877,956 is: 37,215,492.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,630,512 : 24,877,956 = 24,877,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,630,512/24,877,956 = 24,877,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,630,512x = 24,877,956 × 24,877,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,630,512x = 618,912,694,737,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,912,694,737,936/16,630,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,215,492.51
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