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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,997,732.50 and 18,170,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,997,732.50 and 18,170,703 is: 25,402,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,997,732.50 : 18,170,703 = 18,170,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,997,732.50/18,170,703 = 18,170,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,997,732.50x = 18,170,703 × 18,170,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,997,732.50x = 330,174,447,514,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,174,447,514,209/12,997,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402,465.20

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