Finding the Third Proportional to 7,416,792 and 15,402,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,416,792 and 15,402,021 is: 31,984,482.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,416,792 : 15,402,021 = 15,402,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,416,792/15,402,021 = 15,402,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,416,792x = 15,402,021 × 15,402,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,416,792x = 237,222,250,884,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,222,250,884,441/7,416,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,984,482.09
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