Finding the Third Proportional to 17,701,062 and 27,337,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,701,062 and 27,337,704 is: 42,220,633.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,701,062 : 27,337,704 = 27,337,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,701,062/27,337,704 = 27,337,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,701,062x = 27,337,704 × 27,337,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,701,062x = 747,350,059,991,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,350,059,991,616/17,701,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,220,633.99
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