Finding the Third Proportional to 7,493,992.50 and 15,577,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,493,992.50 and 15,577,044 is: 32,378,508.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,493,992.50 : 15,577,044 = 15,577,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,493,992.50/15,577,044 = 15,577,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,493,992.50x = 15,577,044 × 15,577,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,493,992.50x = 242,644,299,777,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,644,299,777,936/7,493,992.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,378,508.49
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