Finding the Third Proportional to 6,974,791 and 14,779,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,974,791 and 14,779,303 is: 31,316,751.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,974,791 : 14,779,303 = 14,779,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,974,791/14,779,303 = 14,779,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,974,791x = 14,779,303 × 14,779,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,974,791x = 218,427,797,165,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,427,797,165,809/6,974,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,316,751.59
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