Finding the Third Proportional to 6,974,349 and 15,017,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,974,349 and 15,017,412 is: 32,336,016.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,974,349 : 15,017,412 = 15,017,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,974,349/15,017,412 = 15,017,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,974,349x = 15,017,412 × 15,017,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,974,349x = 225,522,663,177,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,522,663,177,744/6,974,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,336,016.33
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