Finding the Third Proportional to 7,318,836 and 15,461,626.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,318,836 and 15,461,626.50 is: 32,663,922.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,318,836 : 15,461,626.50 = 15,461,626.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,318,836/15,461,626.50 = 15,461,626.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,318,836x = 15,461,626.50 × 15,461,626.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,318,836x = 239,061,894,025,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,061,894,025,502.25/7,318,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,663,922.79
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