Finding the Third Proportional to 5,558,691.50 and 8,305,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,558,691.50 and 8,305,315 is: 12,409,081.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,558,691.50 : 8,305,315 = 8,305,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,558,691.50/8,305,315 = 8,305,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,558,691.50x = 8,305,315 × 8,305,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,558,691.50x = 68,978,257,249,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,978,257,249,225/5,558,691.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,409,081.75
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