Finding the Third Proportional to 16,951,045 and 36,791,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,951,045 and 36,791,797 is: 79,855,626.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,951,045 : 36,791,797 = 36,791,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,951,045/36,791,797 = 36,791,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,951,045x = 36,791,797 × 36,791,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,951,045x = 1,353,636,326,489,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,636,326,489,209/16,951,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,855,626.98
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