Finding the Third Proportional to 24,722,717 and 36,369,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,722,717 and 36,369,303 is: 53,502,460.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,722,717 : 36,369,303 = 36,369,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,722,717/36,369,303 = 36,369,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,722,717x = 36,369,303 × 36,369,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,722,717x = 1,322,726,200,705,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,726,200,705,809/24,722,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,502,460.94
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