Finding the Third Proportional to 3,233,905.50 and 7,041,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,233,905.50 and 7,041,543 is: 15,332,336.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,233,905.50 : 7,041,543 = 7,041,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,233,905.50/7,041,543 = 7,041,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,233,905.50x = 7,041,543 × 7,041,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,233,905.50x = 49,583,327,820,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,583,327,820,849/3,233,905.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,332,336.65
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