Finding the Third Proportional to 7,177,615.50 and 15,750,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,177,615.50 and 15,750,261 is: 34,561,717.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,177,615.50 : 15,750,261 = 15,750,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,177,615.50/15,750,261 = 15,750,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,177,615.50x = 15,750,261 × 15,750,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,177,615.50x = 248,070,721,568,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,070,721,568,121/7,177,615.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,561,717.83
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