Finding the Third Proportional to 7,838,484 and 15,991,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,838,484 and 15,991,884 is: 32,626,251.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,838,484 : 15,991,884 = 15,991,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,838,484/15,991,884 = 15,991,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,838,484x = 15,991,884 × 15,991,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,838,484x = 255,740,353,869,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,740,353,869,456/7,838,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,626,251.95
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