Finding the Third Proportional to 12,311,821.50 and 18,398,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,311,821.50 and 18,398,820 is: 27,495,247.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,311,821.50 : 18,398,820 = 18,398,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,311,821.50/18,398,820 = 18,398,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,311,821.50x = 18,398,820 × 18,398,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,311,821.50x = 338,516,577,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,516,577,392,400/12,311,821.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,495,247.34
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