Finding the Third Proportional to 3,621,780 and 7,872,562.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,621,780 and 7,872,562.13 is: 17,112,368.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,621,780 : 7,872,562.13 = 7,872,562.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,621,780/7,872,562.13 = 7,872,562.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,621,780x = 7,872,562.13 × 7,872,562.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,621,780x = 61,977,234,411,984.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,977,234,411,984.52/3,621,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,112,368.62
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