Finding the Third Proportional to 5,759,343 and 12,442,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,759,343 and 12,442,320 is: 26,880,032.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,759,343 : 12,442,320 = 12,442,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,759,343/12,442,320 = 12,442,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,759,343x = 12,442,320 × 12,442,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,759,343x = 154,811,326,982,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,811,326,982,400/5,759,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,880,032.49
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