Finding the Third Proportional to 17,462,762 and 36,735,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,462,762 and 36,735,324 is: 77,277,811.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,462,762 : 36,735,324 = 36,735,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,462,762/36,735,324 = 36,735,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,462,762x = 36,735,324 × 36,735,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,462,762x = 1,349,484,029,384,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,484,029,384,976/17,462,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,277,811.46
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