Finding the Third Proportional to 3,097,962 and 6,710,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,097,962 and 6,710,598 is: 14,536,048.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,097,962 : 6,710,598 = 6,710,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,097,962/6,710,598 = 6,710,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,097,962x = 6,710,598 × 6,710,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,097,962x = 45,032,125,517,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,032,125,517,604/3,097,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,536,048.38
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