Finding the Third Proportional to 26,431,006 and 37,221,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,431,006 and 37,221,243 is: 52,416,503.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,431,006 : 37,221,243 = 37,221,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,431,006/37,221,243 = 37,221,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,431,006x = 37,221,243 × 37,221,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,431,006x = 1,385,420,930,465,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,420,930,465,049/26,431,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,416,503.95
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