Finding the Third Proportional to 5,911,059 and 12,733,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,911,059 and 12,733,974 is: 27,432,325.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,911,059 : 12,733,974 = 12,733,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,911,059/12,733,974 = 12,733,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,911,059x = 12,733,974 × 12,733,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,911,059x = 162,154,093,832,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,154,093,832,676/5,911,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,432,325.38
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