Finding the Third Proportional to 5,996,903.63 and 12,951,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,996,903.63 and 12,951,315 is: 27,970,527.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,996,903.63 : 12,951,315 = 12,951,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,996,903.63/12,951,315 = 12,951,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,996,903.63x = 12,951,315 × 12,951,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,996,903.63x = 167,736,560,229,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,736,560,229,225/5,996,903.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,970,527.91
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