Finding the Third Proportional to 7,176,982 and 15,674,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,176,982 and 15,674,924 is: 34,234,897.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,176,982 : 15,674,924 = 15,674,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,176,982/15,674,924 = 15,674,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,176,982x = 15,674,924 × 15,674,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,176,982x = 245,703,242,405,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,703,242,405,776/7,176,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,234,897.40
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