Finding the Third Proportional to 7,183,253 and 15,960,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,183,253 and 15,960,828 is: 35,464,159.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,183,253 : 15,960,828 = 15,960,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,183,253/15,960,828 = 15,960,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,183,253x = 15,960,828 × 15,960,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,183,253x = 254,748,030,445,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,748,030,445,584/7,183,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,464,159.55
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