Finding the Third Proportional to 7,370,462 and 15,948,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,370,462 and 15,948,202 is: 34,508,711.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,370,462 : 15,948,202 = 15,948,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,370,462/15,948,202 = 15,948,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,370,462x = 15,948,202 × 15,948,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,370,462x = 254,345,147,032,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,345,147,032,804/7,370,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,508,711.53
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