Finding the Third Proportional to 7,726,512 and 16,798,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,726,512 and 16,798,237.50 is: 36,521,108.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,726,512 : 16,798,237.50 = 16,798,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,726,512/16,798,237.50 = 16,798,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,726,512x = 16,798,237.50 × 16,798,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,726,512x = 282,180,783,106,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,180,783,106,406.25/7,726,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,521,108.50
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