Finding the Third Proportional to 5,979,270 and 14,037,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,979,270 and 14,037,287 is: 32,954,763.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,979,270 : 14,037,287 = 14,037,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,979,270/14,037,287 = 14,037,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,979,270x = 14,037,287 × 14,037,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,979,270x = 197,045,426,320,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,045,426,320,369/5,979,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,954,763.09
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