Finding the Third Proportional to 24,465,650 and 36,696,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,465,650 and 36,696,101 is: 55,040,590.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,465,650 : 36,696,101 = 36,696,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,465,650/36,696,101 = 36,696,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,465,650x = 36,696,101 × 36,696,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,465,650x = 1,346,603,828,602,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,603,828,602,201/24,465,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,040,590.73
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