Finding the Third Proportional to 16,901,794 and 36,431,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,901,794 and 36,431,876 is: 78,529,035.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,901,794 : 36,431,876 = 36,431,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,901,794/36,431,876 = 36,431,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,901,794x = 36,431,876 × 36,431,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,901,794x = 1,327,281,588,879,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,281,588,879,376/16,901,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,529,035.96
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