Finding the Third Proportional to 7,955,622 and 17,178,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,955,622 and 17,178,950 is: 37,095,317.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,955,622 : 17,178,950 = 17,178,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,955,622/17,178,950 = 17,178,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,955,622x = 17,178,950 × 17,178,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,955,622x = 295,116,323,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,116,323,102,500/7,955,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,095,317.39
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