Finding the Third Proportional to 20,971,204.50 and 28,333,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,971,204.50 and 28,333,404 is: 38,280,194.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,971,204.50 : 28,333,404 = 28,333,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,971,204.50/28,333,404 = 28,333,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,971,204.50x = 28,333,404 × 28,333,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,971,204.50x = 802,781,782,227,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,781,782,227,216/20,971,204.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,280,194.26
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