Finding the Third Proportional to 7,416,888.50 and 15,402,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,416,888.50 and 15,402,217 is: 31,984,879.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,416,888.50 : 15,402,217 = 15,402,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,416,888.50/15,402,217 = 15,402,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,416,888.50x = 15,402,217 × 15,402,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,416,888.50x = 237,228,288,515,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,228,288,515,089/7,416,888.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,984,879.98
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