Finding the Third Proportional to 7,204,648.50 and 15,438,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,204,648.50 and 15,438,963 is: 33,084,414.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,204,648.50 : 15,438,963 = 15,438,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,204,648.50/15,438,963 = 15,438,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,204,648.50x = 15,438,963 × 15,438,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,204,648.50x = 238,361,578,515,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,361,578,515,369/7,204,648.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,084,414.67
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