Finding the Third Proportional to 7,465,540.50 and 15,246,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,465,540.50 and 15,246,009 is: 31,135,158.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,465,540.50 : 15,246,009 = 15,246,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,465,540.50/15,246,009 = 15,246,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,465,540.50x = 15,246,009 × 15,246,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,465,540.50x = 232,440,790,428,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,440,790,428,081/7,465,540.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,135,158.99
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