Finding the Third Proportional to 7,129,258 and 15,394,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,129,258 and 15,394,874 is: 33,243,592.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,129,258 : 15,394,874 = 15,394,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,129,258/15,394,874 = 15,394,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,129,258x = 15,394,874 × 15,394,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,129,258x = 237,002,145,475,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,002,145,475,876/7,129,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,243,592.18
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