Finding the Third Proportional to 7,544,089 and 15,436,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,544,089 and 15,436,802 is: 31,586,962.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,544,089 : 15,436,802 = 15,436,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,544,089/15,436,802 = 15,436,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,544,089x = 15,436,802 × 15,436,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,544,089x = 238,294,855,987,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,294,855,987,204/7,544,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,586,962.45
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