Finding the Third Proportional to 20,961,796 and 33,332,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,961,796 and 33,332,289 is: 53,003,162.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,961,796 : 33,332,289 = 33,332,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,961,796/33,332,289 = 33,332,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,961,796x = 33,332,289 × 33,332,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,961,796x = 1,111,041,489,979,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,111,041,489,979,521/20,961,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,003,162.99
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