Finding the Third Proportional to 2,358,808 and 5,159,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,358,808 and 5,159,252.50 is: 11,284,465.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,358,808 : 5,159,252.50 = 5,159,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,358,808/5,159,252.50 = 5,159,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,358,808x = 5,159,252.50 × 5,159,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,358,808x = 26,617,886,358,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,617,886,358,756.25/2,358,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,284,465.02
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