Finding the Third Proportional to 5,759,664 and 12,374,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,759,664 and 12,374,067 is: 26,584,455.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,759,664 : 12,374,067 = 12,374,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,759,664/12,374,067 = 12,374,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,759,664x = 12,374,067 × 12,374,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,759,664x = 153,117,534,120,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,117,534,120,489/5,759,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,584,455.99
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