Finding the Third Proportional to 5,865,292.50 and 12,266,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,865,292.50 and 12,266,868 is: 25,655,336.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,865,292.50 : 12,266,868 = 12,266,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,865,292.50/12,266,868 = 12,266,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,865,292.50x = 12,266,868 × 12,266,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,865,292.50x = 150,476,050,529,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,476,050,529,424/5,865,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,655,336.12
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