Finding the Third Proportional to 5,865,289 and 12,266,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,865,289 and 12,266,860 is: 25,655,317.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,865,289 : 12,266,860 = 12,266,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,865,289/12,266,860 = 12,266,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,865,289x = 12,266,860 × 12,266,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,865,289x = 150,475,854,259,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,475,854,259,600/5,865,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,655,317.97
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