Finding the Third Proportional to 12,922,470 and 20,006,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,922,470 and 20,006,840 is: 30,975,010.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,922,470 : 20,006,840 = 20,006,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,922,470/20,006,840 = 20,006,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,922,470x = 20,006,840 × 20,006,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,922,470x = 400,273,646,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,273,646,785,600/12,922,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,975,010.72
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