Finding the Third Proportional to 5,261,048 and 12,292,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,261,048 and 12,292,182 is: 28,720,083.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,261,048 : 12,292,182 = 12,292,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,261,048/12,292,182 = 12,292,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,261,048x = 12,292,182 × 12,292,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,261,048x = 151,097,738,321,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,097,738,321,124/5,261,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,720,083.59
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