Finding the Third Proportional to 12,178,862 and 25,365,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,178,862 and 25,365,276 is: 52,829,010.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,178,862 : 25,365,276 = 25,365,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,178,862/25,365,276 = 25,365,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,178,862x = 25,365,276 × 25,365,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,178,862x = 643,397,226,556,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,397,226,556,176/12,178,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,829,010.34
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