Finding the Third Proportional to 7,838,420 and 15,991,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,838,420 and 15,991,770 is: 32,626,053.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,838,420 : 15,991,770 = 15,991,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,838,420/15,991,770 = 15,991,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,838,420x = 15,991,770 × 15,991,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,838,420x = 255,736,707,732,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,736,707,732,900/7,838,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,626,053.18
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