Finding the Third Proportional to 7,291,464 and 15,955,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,291,464 and 15,955,878 is: 34,916,176.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,291,464 : 15,955,878 = 15,955,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,291,464/15,955,878 = 15,955,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,291,464x = 15,955,878 × 15,955,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,291,464x = 254,590,042,750,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,590,042,750,884/7,291,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,916,176.33
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