Finding the Third Proportional to 7,464,684 and 15,244,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,464,684 and 15,244,284 is: 31,131,685.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,464,684 : 15,244,284 = 15,244,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,464,684/15,244,284 = 15,244,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,464,684x = 15,244,284 × 15,244,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,464,684x = 232,388,194,672,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,388,194,672,656/7,464,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,131,685.50
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