Finding the Third Proportional to 5,797,176 and 12,593,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,797,176 and 12,593,265 is: 27,356,478.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,797,176 : 12,593,265 = 12,593,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,797,176/12,593,265 = 12,593,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,797,176x = 12,593,265 × 12,593,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,797,176x = 158,590,323,360,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,590,323,360,225/5,797,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,356,478.98
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