Finding the Third Proportional to 7,374,182 and 15,336,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,374,182 and 15,336,972 is: 31,898,142.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,374,182 : 15,336,972 = 15,336,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,374,182/15,336,972 = 15,336,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,374,182x = 15,336,972 × 15,336,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,374,182x = 235,222,710,128,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,222,710,128,784/7,374,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,898,142.75
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