Finding the Third Proportional to 5,770,791 and 8,971,195.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,770,791 and 8,971,195.50 is: 13,946,502.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,770,791 : 8,971,195.50 = 8,971,195.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,770,791/8,971,195.50 = 8,971,195.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,770,791x = 8,971,195.50 × 8,971,195.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,770,791x = 80,482,348,699,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,482,348,699,220.25/5,770,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,946,502.08
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