Finding the Third Proportional to 7,901,410 and 17,238,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,901,410 and 17,238,655 is: 37,609,898.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,901,410 : 17,238,655 = 17,238,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,901,410/17,238,655 = 17,238,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,901,410x = 17,238,655 × 17,238,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,901,410x = 297,171,226,209,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,171,226,209,025/7,901,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,609,898.26
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