Finding the Third Proportional to 7,486,742 and 15,328,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,486,742 and 15,328,143 is: 31,382,404.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,486,742 : 15,328,143 = 15,328,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,486,742/15,328,143 = 15,328,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,486,742x = 15,328,143 × 15,328,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,486,742x = 234,951,967,828,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,951,967,828,449/7,486,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,382,404.77
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