Finding the Third Proportional to 5,530,038 and 8,463,454.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,530,038 and 8,463,454.50 is: 12,952,905.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,530,038 : 8,463,454.50 = 8,463,454.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,530,038/8,463,454.50 = 8,463,454.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,530,038x = 8,463,454.50 × 8,463,454.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,530,038x = 71,630,062,073,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,630,062,073,570.25/5,530,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,952,905.94
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