Finding the Third Proportional to 7,268,850 and 15,858,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,268,850 and 15,858,009 is: 34,596,456.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,268,850 : 15,858,009 = 15,858,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,268,850/15,858,009 = 15,858,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,268,850x = 15,858,009 × 15,858,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,268,850x = 251,476,449,444,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,476,449,444,081/7,268,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,596,456.03
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