Finding the Third Proportional to 5,261,043 and 12,292,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,261,043 and 12,292,170 is: 28,720,054.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,261,043 : 12,292,170 = 12,292,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,261,043/12,292,170 = 12,292,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,261,043x = 12,292,170 × 12,292,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,261,043x = 151,097,443,308,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,097,443,308,900/5,261,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,720,054.81
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