Finding the Third Proportional to 7,261,311 and 15,642,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,261,311 and 15,642,960 is: 33,699,451.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,261,311 : 15,642,960 = 15,642,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,261,311/15,642,960 = 15,642,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,261,311x = 15,642,960 × 15,642,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,261,311x = 244,702,197,561,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,702,197,561,600/7,261,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,699,451.46
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