Finding the Third Proportional to 5,598,720 and 12,282,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,598,720 and 12,282,192 is: 26,944,058.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,598,720 : 12,282,192 = 12,282,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,598,720/12,282,192 = 12,282,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,598,720x = 12,282,192 × 12,282,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,598,720x = 150,852,240,324,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,852,240,324,864/5,598,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,944,058.70
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