Finding the Third Proportional to 7,002,964 and 15,232,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,002,964 and 15,232,916 is: 33,134,788.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,002,964 : 15,232,916 = 15,232,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,002,964/15,232,916 = 15,232,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,002,964x = 15,232,916 × 15,232,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,002,964x = 232,041,729,863,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,041,729,863,056/7,002,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,134,788.34
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