Finding the Third Proportional to 5,423,769 and 8,205,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,423,769 and 8,205,637 is: 12,414,333.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,423,769 : 8,205,637 = 8,205,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,423,769/8,205,637 = 8,205,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,423,769x = 8,205,637 × 8,205,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,423,769x = 67,332,478,575,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,332,478,575,769/5,423,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,414,333.75
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