Finding the Third Proportional to 7,212,548 and 15,229,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,212,548 and 15,229,912 is: 32,159,261.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,212,548 : 15,229,912 = 15,229,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,212,548/15,229,912 = 15,229,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,212,548x = 15,229,912 × 15,229,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,212,548x = 231,950,219,527,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,950,219,527,744/7,212,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,159,261.82
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