Finding the Third Proportional to 7,486,803 and 15,327,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,486,803 and 15,327,738 is: 31,380,490.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,486,803 : 15,327,738 = 15,327,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,486,803/15,327,738 = 15,327,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,486,803x = 15,327,738 × 15,327,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,486,803x = 234,939,552,196,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,939,552,196,644/7,486,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,380,490.74
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