Finding the Third Proportional to 6,973,050 and 15,104,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,973,050 and 15,104,262 is: 32,717,208.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,973,050 : 15,104,262 = 15,104,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,973,050/15,104,262 = 15,104,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,973,050x = 15,104,262 × 15,104,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,973,050x = 228,138,730,564,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,138,730,564,644/6,973,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,717,208.48
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