Finding the Third Proportional to 6,972,308 and 15,102,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,972,308 and 15,102,387 is: 32,712,567.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,972,308 : 15,102,387 = 15,102,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,972,308/15,102,387 = 15,102,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,972,308x = 15,102,387 × 15,102,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,972,308x = 228,082,093,097,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,082,093,097,769/6,972,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,712,567.07
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