Finding the Third Proportional to 28,727,588 and 45,733,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,727,588 and 45,733,418 is: 72,806,165.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,727,588 : 45,733,418 = 45,733,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,727,588/45,733,418 = 45,733,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,727,588x = 45,733,418 × 45,733,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,727,588x = 2,091,545,521,962,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,091,545,521,962,724/28,727,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,806,165.35
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