Finding the Third Proportional to 16,992,248 and 36,692,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,992,248 and 36,692,043 is: 79,230,600.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,992,248 : 36,692,043 = 36,692,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,992,248/36,692,043 = 36,692,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,992,248x = 36,692,043 × 36,692,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,992,248x = 1,346,306,019,513,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,306,019,513,849/16,992,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,230,600.89
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