Finding the Third Proportional to 6,973,053 and 15,104,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,973,053 and 15,104,268 is: 32,717,220.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,973,053 : 15,104,268 = 15,104,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,973,053/15,104,268 = 15,104,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,973,053x = 15,104,268 × 15,104,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,973,053x = 228,138,911,815,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,138,911,815,824/6,973,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,717,220.39
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