Finding the Third Proportional to 16,805,432 and 36,775,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,805,432 and 36,775,696 is: 80,477,063.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,805,432 : 36,775,696 = 36,775,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,805,432/36,775,696 = 36,775,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,805,432x = 36,775,696 × 36,775,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,805,432x = 1,352,451,816,284,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,451,816,284,416/16,805,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,477,063.39
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