Finding the Third Proportional to 12,939,870 and 27,697,457.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,939,870 and 27,697,457.25 is: 59,285,691.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,939,870 : 27,697,457.25 = 27,697,457.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,939,870/27,697,457.25 = 27,697,457.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,939,870x = 27,697,457.25 × 27,697,457.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,939,870x = 767,149,138,115,577.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,149,138,115,577.50/12,939,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,285,691.29
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