Finding the Third Proportional to 20,734,623 and 46,071,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,734,623 and 46,071,342 is: 102,368,321.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,734,623 : 46,071,342 = 46,071,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,734,623/46,071,342 = 46,071,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,734,623x = 46,071,342 × 46,071,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,734,623x = 2,122,568,553,680,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,122,568,553,680,964/20,734,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,368,321.51
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