Finding the Third Proportional to 6,874,872 and 15,122,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,874,872 and 15,122,568 is: 33,264,919.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,874,872 : 15,122,568 = 15,122,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,874,872/15,122,568 = 15,122,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,874,872x = 15,122,568 × 15,122,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,874,872x = 228,692,062,914,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,692,062,914,624/6,874,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,264,919.39
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