Finding the Third Proportional to 7,195,969.88 and 15,587,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,195,969.88 and 15,587,682 is: 33,765,542.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,195,969.88 : 15,587,682 = 15,587,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,195,969.88/15,587,682 = 15,587,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,195,969.88x = 15,587,682 × 15,587,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,195,969.88x = 242,975,830,133,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,975,830,133,124/7,195,969.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,765,542.99
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