Finding the Third Proportional to 11,580,217.50 and 15,438,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,580,217.50 and 15,438,537 is: 20,582,378.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,580,217.50 : 15,438,537 = 15,438,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,580,217.50/15,438,537 = 15,438,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,580,217.50x = 15,438,537 × 15,438,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,580,217.50x = 238,348,424,700,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,348,424,700,369/11,580,217.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,582,378.93
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