Finding the Third Proportional to 5,619,599 and 12,183,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,619,599 and 12,183,997 is: 26,416,436.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,619,599 : 12,183,997 = 12,183,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,619,599/12,183,997 = 12,183,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,619,599x = 12,183,997 × 12,183,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,619,599x = 148,449,782,896,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,449,782,896,009/5,619,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,416,436.99
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