Finding the Third Proportional to 5,862,272 and 12,354,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,862,272 and 12,354,304 is: 26,035,780.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,862,272 : 12,354,304 = 12,354,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,862,272/12,354,304 = 12,354,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,862,272x = 12,354,304 × 12,354,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,862,272x = 152,628,827,324,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,628,827,324,416/5,862,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,035,780.55
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