Finding the Third Proportional to 5,701,970.50 and 12,407,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,701,970.50 and 12,407,774 is: 26,999,938.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,701,970.50 : 12,407,774 = 12,407,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,701,970.50/12,407,774 = 12,407,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,701,970.50x = 12,407,774 × 12,407,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,701,970.50x = 153,952,855,635,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,952,855,635,076/5,701,970.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,999,938.99
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