Finding the Third Proportional to 5,237,622 and 11,275,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,237,622 and 11,275,716 is: 24,274,713.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,237,622 : 11,275,716 = 11,275,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,237,622/11,275,716 = 11,275,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,237,622x = 11,275,716 × 11,275,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,237,622x = 127,141,771,312,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,141,771,312,656/5,237,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,274,713.09
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