Finding the Third Proportional to 5,769,160.50 and 12,310,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,769,160.50 and 12,310,578 is: 26,269,043.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,769,160.50 : 12,310,578 = 12,310,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,769,160.50/12,310,578 = 12,310,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,769,160.50x = 12,310,578 × 12,310,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,769,160.50x = 151,550,330,694,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,550,330,694,084/5,769,160.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,269,043.94
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