Finding the Third Proportional to 7,199,968 and 15,209,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,199,968 and 15,209,288 is: 32,128,259.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,199,968 : 15,209,288 = 15,209,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,199,968/15,209,288 = 15,209,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,199,968x = 15,209,288 × 15,209,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,199,968x = 231,322,441,466,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,322,441,466,944/7,199,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,128,259.66
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