Finding the Third Proportional to 7,199,976 and 15,209,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,199,976 and 15,209,304 is: 32,128,291.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,199,976 : 15,209,304 = 15,209,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,199,976/15,209,304 = 15,209,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,199,976x = 15,209,304 × 15,209,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,199,976x = 231,322,928,164,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,322,928,164,416/7,199,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,128,291.56
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