Finding the Third Proportional to 7,228,901 and 15,203,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,228,901 and 15,203,292 is: 31,974,443.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,228,901 : 15,203,292 = 15,203,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,228,901/15,203,292 = 15,203,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,228,901x = 15,203,292 × 15,203,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,228,901x = 231,140,087,637,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,140,087,637,264/7,228,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,974,443.64
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