Finding the Third Proportional to 20,588,042 and 27,447,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,588,042 and 27,447,497 is: 36,592,362.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,588,042 : 27,447,497 = 27,447,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,588,042/27,447,497 = 27,447,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,588,042x = 27,447,497 × 27,447,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,588,042x = 753,365,091,565,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,365,091,565,009/20,588,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,592,362.28
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