Finding the Third Proportional to 17,701,050 and 27,337,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,701,050 and 27,337,686 is: 42,220,607.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,701,050 : 27,337,686 = 27,337,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,701,050/27,337,686 = 27,337,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,701,050x = 27,337,686 × 27,337,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,701,050x = 747,349,075,834,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,349,075,834,596/17,701,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,220,607.02
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