Finding the Third Proportional to 4,037,708 and 6,206,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,037,708 and 6,206,239 is: 9,539,422.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,037,708 : 6,206,239 = 6,206,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,037,708/6,206,239 = 6,206,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,037,708x = 6,206,239 × 6,206,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,037,708x = 38,517,402,525,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,517,402,525,121/4,037,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,539,422.50
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