Finding the Third Proportional to 5,423,161.50 and 7,197,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,423,161.50 and 7,197,339 is: 9,551,935.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,423,161.50 : 7,197,339 = 7,197,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,423,161.50/7,197,339 = 7,197,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,423,161.50x = 7,197,339 × 7,197,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,423,161.50x = 51,801,688,680,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,801,688,680,921/5,423,161.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,551,935.47
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