Finding the Third Proportional to 5,125,198.50 and 7,209,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,125,198.50 and 7,209,237 is: 10,140,699.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,125,198.50 : 7,209,237 = 7,209,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,125,198.50/7,209,237 = 7,209,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,125,198.50x = 7,209,237 × 7,209,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,125,198.50x = 51,973,098,122,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,973,098,122,169/5,125,198.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,140,699.55
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