Finding the Third Proportional to 7,625,785.50 and 15,878,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,625,785.50 and 15,878,835 is: 33,063,794.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,625,785.50 : 15,878,835 = 15,878,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,625,785.50/15,878,835 = 15,878,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,625,785.50x = 15,878,835 × 15,878,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,625,785.50x = 252,137,400,957,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,137,400,957,225/7,625,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,063,794.01
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