Finding the Third Proportional to 5,271,216.50 and 8,145,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,271,216.50 and 8,145,730 is: 12,587,780.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,271,216.50 : 8,145,730 = 8,145,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,271,216.50/8,145,730 = 8,145,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,271,216.50x = 8,145,730 × 8,145,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,271,216.50x = 66,352,917,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,352,917,232,900/5,271,216.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,587,780.68
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