Finding the Third Proportional to 28,727,742 and 45,733,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,727,742 and 45,733,619 is: 72,806,415.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,727,742 : 45,733,619 = 45,733,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,727,742/45,733,619 = 45,733,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,727,742x = 45,733,619 × 45,733,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,727,742x = 2,091,563,906,837,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,091,563,906,837,161/28,727,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,806,415.03
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