Finding the Third Proportional to 7,212,864 and 15,230,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,212,864 and 15,230,544 is: 32,160,521.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,212,864 : 15,230,544 = 15,230,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,212,864/15,230,544 = 15,230,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,212,864x = 15,230,544 × 15,230,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,212,864x = 231,969,470,535,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,969,470,535,936/7,212,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,160,521.89
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