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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,664,033 and 12,399,193.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,664,033 and 12,399,193.50 is: 27,143,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664,033 : 12,399,193.50 = 12,399,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664,033/12,399,193.50 = 12,399,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664,033x = 12,399,193.50 × 12,399,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664,033x = 153,739,999,450,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,739,999,450,442.25/5,664,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143,203.34

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