Finding the Third Proportional to 5,368,506 and 8,130,901.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,368,506 and 8,130,901.50 is: 12,314,703.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,368,506 : 8,130,901.50 = 8,130,901.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,368,506/8,130,901.50 = 8,130,901.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,368,506x = 8,130,901.50 × 8,130,901.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,368,506x = 66,111,559,202,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,111,559,202,702.25/5,368,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,314,703.42
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