Finding the Third Proportional to 7,276,734 and 14,767,298.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,276,734 and 14,767,298.50 is: 29,968,541.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,276,734 : 14,767,298.50 = 14,767,298.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,276,734/14,767,298.50 = 14,767,298.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,276,734x = 14,767,298.50 × 14,767,298.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,276,734x = 218,073,104,988,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,073,104,988,102.25/7,276,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,968,541.52
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