Finding the Third Proportional to 7,462,668 and 15,822,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,462,668 and 15,822,136 is: 33,545,641.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,462,668 : 15,822,136 = 15,822,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,462,668/15,822,136 = 15,822,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,462,668x = 15,822,136 × 15,822,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,462,668x = 250,339,987,602,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,339,987,602,496/7,462,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,545,641.80
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