Finding the Third Proportional to 5,912,726.50 and 12,748,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,912,726.50 and 12,748,367 is: 27,486,619.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,912,726.50 : 12,748,367 = 12,748,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,912,726.50/12,748,367 = 12,748,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,912,726.50x = 12,748,367 × 12,748,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,912,726.50x = 162,520,861,166,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,520,861,166,689/5,912,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,486,619.10
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