Finding the Third Proportional to 8,031,448 and 15,659,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,031,448 and 15,659,368 is: 30,531,954.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,031,448 : 15,659,368 = 15,659,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,031,448/15,659,368 = 15,659,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,031,448x = 15,659,368 × 15,659,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,031,448x = 245,215,806,159,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,215,806,159,424/8,031,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,531,954.66
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