Finding the Third Proportional to 7,239,026 and 15,912,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,239,026 and 15,912,640 is: 34,978,754.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,239,026 : 15,912,640 = 15,912,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,239,026/15,912,640 = 15,912,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,239,026x = 15,912,640 × 15,912,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,239,026x = 253,212,111,769,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,212,111,769,600/7,239,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,978,754.29
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