Finding the Third Proportional to 5,859,394 and 12,853,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,859,394 and 12,853,328 is: 28,195,414.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,859,394 : 12,853,328 = 12,853,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,859,394/12,853,328 = 12,853,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,859,394x = 12,853,328 × 12,853,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,859,394x = 165,208,040,675,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,208,040,675,584/5,859,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,195,414.18
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