Finding the Third Proportional to 5,632,908 and 12,163,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,632,908 and 12,163,701 is: 26,266,294.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,632,908 : 12,163,701 = 12,163,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,632,908/12,163,701 = 12,163,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,632,908x = 12,163,701 × 12,163,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,632,908x = 147,955,622,017,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,955,622,017,401/5,632,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,266,294.78
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