Finding the Third Proportional to 7,809,263 and 15,999,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,809,263 and 15,999,061 is: 32,777,734.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,809,263 : 15,999,061 = 15,999,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,809,263/15,999,061 = 15,999,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,809,263x = 15,999,061 × 15,999,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,809,263x = 255,969,952,881,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,969,952,881,721/7,809,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,777,734.96
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