Finding the Third Proportional to 5,643,266 and 12,346,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,643,266 and 12,346,660 is: 27,012,728.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,643,266 : 12,346,660 = 12,346,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,643,266/12,346,660 = 12,346,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,643,266x = 12,346,660 × 12,346,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,643,266x = 152,440,013,155,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,440,013,155,600/5,643,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,012,728.65
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