Finding the Third Proportional to 12,932,262 and 20,286,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,932,262 and 20,286,810 is: 31,823,872.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,932,262 : 20,286,810 = 20,286,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,932,262/20,286,810 = 20,286,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,932,262x = 20,286,810 × 20,286,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,932,262x = 411,554,659,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,554,659,976,100/12,932,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,823,872.73
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