Finding the Third Proportional to 5,924,370 and 12,268,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,924,370 and 12,268,836 is: 25,407,652.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,924,370 : 12,268,836 = 12,268,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,924,370/12,268,836 = 12,268,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,924,370x = 12,268,836 × 12,268,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,924,370x = 150,524,336,794,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,524,336,794,896/5,924,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,407,652.93
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