Finding the Third Proportional to 6,430,842 and 14,157,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,430,842 and 14,157,072 is: 31,165,854.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,430,842 : 14,157,072 = 14,157,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,430,842/14,157,072 = 14,157,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,430,842x = 14,157,072 × 14,157,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,430,842x = 200,422,687,613,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,422,687,613,184/6,430,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,165,854.74
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