Finding the Third Proportional to 7,129,690.50 and 15,395,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,129,690.50 and 15,395,730 is: 33,245,272.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,129,690.50 : 15,395,730 = 15,395,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,129,690.50/15,395,730 = 15,395,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,129,690.50x = 15,395,730 × 15,395,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,129,690.50x = 237,028,502,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,028,502,232,900/7,129,690.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,245,272.32
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