Finding the Third Proportional to 7,204,650 and 15,438,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,204,650 and 15,438,965 is: 33,084,416.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,204,650 : 15,438,965 = 15,438,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,204,650/15,438,965 = 15,438,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,204,650x = 15,438,965 × 15,438,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,204,650x = 238,361,640,271,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,361,640,271,225/7,204,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,084,416.35
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