Finding the Third Proportional to 7,486,751 and 15,328,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,486,751 and 15,328,159 is: 31,382,432.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,486,751 : 15,328,159 = 15,328,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,486,751/15,328,159 = 15,328,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,486,751x = 15,328,159 × 15,328,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,486,751x = 234,952,458,329,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,952,458,329,281/7,486,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,382,432.56
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