Finding the Third Proportional to 9,272,714 and 14,184,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,272,714 and 14,184,435 is: 21,697,875.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,272,714 : 14,184,435 = 14,184,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,272,714/14,184,435 = 14,184,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,272,714x = 14,184,435 × 14,184,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,272,714x = 201,198,196,269,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,198,196,269,225/9,272,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,697,875.75
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