Finding the Third Proportional to 5,338,942.50 and 12,597,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,338,942.50 and 12,597,741 is: 29,725,564.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,338,942.50 : 12,597,741 = 12,597,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,338,942.50/12,597,741 = 12,597,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,338,942.50x = 12,597,741 × 12,597,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,338,942.50x = 158,703,078,303,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,703,078,303,081/5,338,942.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,725,564.25
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