Finding the Third Proportional to 5,534,973 and 12,159,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,534,973 and 12,159,612 is: 26,713,077.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,534,973 : 12,159,612 = 12,159,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,534,973/12,159,612 = 12,159,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,534,973x = 12,159,612 × 12,159,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,534,973x = 147,856,163,990,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,856,163,990,544/5,534,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,713,077.73
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