Finding the Third Proportional to 7,164,608 and 15,137,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,164,608 and 15,137,824 is: 31,984,124.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,164,608 : 15,137,824 = 15,137,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,164,608/15,137,824 = 15,137,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,164,608x = 15,137,824 × 15,137,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,164,608x = 229,153,715,454,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,153,715,454,976/7,164,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,984,124.67
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