Finding the Third Proportional to 3,471,042 and 7,539,121.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,471,042 and 7,539,121.50 is: 16,375,011.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,471,042 : 7,539,121.50 = 7,539,121.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,471,042/7,539,121.50 = 7,539,121.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,471,042x = 7,539,121.50 × 7,539,121.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,471,042x = 56,838,352,991,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,838,352,991,762.25/3,471,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,375,011.59
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