Finding the Third Proportional to 6,947,940 and 15,309,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,947,940 and 15,309,410 is: 33,733,456.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,947,940 : 15,309,410 = 15,309,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,947,940/15,309,410 = 15,309,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,947,940x = 15,309,410 × 15,309,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,947,940x = 234,378,034,548,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,378,034,548,100/6,947,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,733,456.90
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