Finding the Third Proportional to 5,992,562 and 13,206,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,992,562 and 13,206,702 is: 29,105,577.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,992,562 : 13,206,702 = 13,206,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,992,562/13,206,702 = 13,206,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,992,562x = 13,206,702 × 13,206,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,992,562x = 174,416,977,716,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,416,977,716,804/5,992,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,105,577.50
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