Finding the Third Proportional to 7,257,714 and 15,624,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,257,714 and 15,624,804 is: 33,637,933.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,257,714 : 15,624,804 = 15,624,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,257,714/15,624,804 = 15,624,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,257,714x = 15,624,804 × 15,624,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,257,714x = 244,134,500,038,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,134,500,038,416/7,257,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,637,933.38
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