Finding the Third Proportional to 8,031,438 and 15,659,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,031,438 and 15,659,352 is: 30,531,930.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,031,438 : 15,659,352 = 15,659,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,031,438/15,659,352 = 15,659,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,031,438x = 15,659,352 × 15,659,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,031,438x = 245,215,305,059,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,215,305,059,904/8,031,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,531,930.28
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