Finding the Third Proportional to 7,439,374 and 15,771,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,439,374 and 15,771,530 is: 33,435,764.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,439,374 : 15,771,530 = 15,771,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,439,374/15,771,530 = 15,771,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,439,374x = 15,771,530 × 15,771,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,439,374x = 248,741,158,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,741,158,540,900/7,439,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,435,764.69
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