Finding the Third Proportional to 5,777,847 and 13,663,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,777,847 and 13,663,968 is: 32,313,770.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,777,847 : 13,663,968 = 13,663,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,777,847/13,663,968 = 13,663,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,777,847x = 13,663,968 × 13,663,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,777,847x = 186,704,021,505,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,704,021,505,024/5,777,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,313,770.42
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