Finding the Third Proportional to 34,265,462 and 46,987,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,265,462 and 46,987,221 is: 64,432,195.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,265,462 : 46,987,221 = 46,987,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,265,462/46,987,221 = 46,987,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,265,462x = 46,987,221 × 46,987,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,265,462x = 2,207,798,937,302,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,798,937,302,841/34,265,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,432,195.23
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