Finding the Third Proportional to 7,074,376 and 15,278,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,074,376 and 15,278,320 is: 32,996,134.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,074,376 : 15,278,320 = 15,278,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,074,376/15,278,320 = 15,278,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,074,376x = 15,278,320 × 15,278,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,074,376x = 233,427,062,022,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,427,062,022,400/7,074,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,996,134.50
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