Finding the Third Proportional to 5,991,618 and 12,823,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,991,618 and 12,823,044 is: 27,443,414.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,991,618 : 12,823,044 = 12,823,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,991,618/12,823,044 = 12,823,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,991,618x = 12,823,044 × 12,823,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,991,618x = 164,430,457,425,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,430,457,425,936/5,991,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,443,414.69
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