Finding the Third Proportional to 6,972,306 and 15,102,382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,972,306 and 15,102,382.50 is: 32,712,556.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,972,306 : 15,102,382.50 = 15,102,382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,972,306/15,102,382.50 = 15,102,382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,972,306x = 15,102,382.50 × 15,102,382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,972,306x = 228,081,957,176,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,081,957,176,306.25/6,972,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,712,556.96
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