Finding the Third Proportional to 6,257,394 and 15,069,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,257,394 and 15,069,447 is: 36,291,183.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,257,394 : 15,069,447 = 15,069,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,257,394/15,069,447 = 15,069,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,257,394x = 15,069,447 × 15,069,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,257,394x = 227,088,232,885,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,088,232,885,809/6,257,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,291,183.34
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