Finding the Third Proportional to 7,342,230 and 15,747,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,342,230 and 15,747,315 is: 33,774,197.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,342,230 : 15,747,315 = 15,747,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,342,230/15,747,315 = 15,747,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,342,230x = 15,747,315 × 15,747,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,342,230x = 247,977,929,709,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,977,929,709,225/7,342,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,774,197.99
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