Finding the Third Proportional to 5,832,048 and 12,717,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,832,048 and 12,717,138 is: 27,730,498.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,832,048 : 12,717,138 = 12,717,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,832,048/12,717,138 = 12,717,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,832,048x = 12,717,138 × 12,717,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,832,048x = 161,725,598,911,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,725,598,911,044/5,832,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,730,498.60
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