Finding the Third Proportional to 16,821,792 and 26,353,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,821,792 and 26,353,944 is: 41,287,537.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,821,792 : 26,353,944 = 26,353,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,821,792/26,353,944 = 26,353,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,821,792x = 26,353,944 × 26,353,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,821,792x = 694,530,364,355,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,530,364,355,136/16,821,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,287,537.28
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