Finding the Third Proportional to 7,248,615 and 15,631,531.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,248,615 and 15,631,531.50 is: 33,709,167.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,248,615 : 15,631,531.50 = 15,631,531.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,248,615/15,631,531.50 = 15,631,531.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,248,615x = 15,631,531.50 × 15,631,531.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,248,615x = 244,344,777,035,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,344,777,035,492.25/7,248,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,709,167.48
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