Finding the Third Proportional to 16,992,214 and 36,691,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,992,214 and 36,691,976 is: 79,230,470.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,992,214 : 36,691,976 = 36,691,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,992,214/36,691,976 = 36,691,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,992,214x = 36,691,976 × 36,691,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,992,214x = 1,346,301,102,784,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,301,102,784,576/16,992,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,230,470.07
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