Finding the Third Proportional to 7,241,606 and 15,078,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,241,606 and 15,078,472 is: 31,396,394.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,241,606 : 15,078,472 = 15,078,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,241,606/15,078,472 = 15,078,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,241,606x = 15,078,472 × 15,078,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,241,606x = 227,360,317,854,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,360,317,854,784/7,241,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,396,394.37
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