Finding the Third Proportional to 5,963,464 and 12,871,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,963,464 and 12,871,136 is: 27,780,186.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,963,464 : 12,871,136 = 12,871,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,963,464/12,871,136 = 12,871,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,963,464x = 12,871,136 × 12,871,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,963,464x = 165,666,141,930,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,666,141,930,496/5,963,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,780,186.47
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