Finding the Third Proportional to 9,997,674 and 15,136,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,997,674 and 15,136,722 is: 22,917,365.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,997,674 : 15,136,722 = 15,136,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,997,674/15,136,722 = 15,136,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,997,674x = 15,136,722 × 15,136,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,997,674x = 229,120,352,905,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,120,352,905,284/9,997,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,917,365.87
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