Finding the Third Proportional to 10,422,878.50 and 15,036,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,422,878.50 and 15,036,378 is: 21,691,959.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,422,878.50 : 15,036,378 = 15,036,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,422,878.50/15,036,378 = 15,036,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,422,878.50x = 15,036,378 × 15,036,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,422,878.50x = 226,092,663,358,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,092,663,358,884/10,422,878.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,691,959.99
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