Finding the Third Proportional to 5,266,639.50 and 11,279,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,266,639.50 and 11,279,775 is: 24,158,350.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,266,639.50 : 11,279,775 = 11,279,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,266,639.50/11,279,775 = 11,279,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,266,639.50x = 11,279,775 × 11,279,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,266,639.50x = 127,233,324,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,233,324,050,625/5,266,639.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,158,350.70
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