Finding the Third Proportional to 6,579,487.50 and 14,671,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,579,487.50 and 14,671,803 is: 32,717,108.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,579,487.50 : 14,671,803 = 14,671,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,579,487.50/14,671,803 = 14,671,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,579,487.50x = 14,671,803 × 14,671,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,579,487.50x = 215,261,803,270,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,261,803,270,809/6,579,487.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,717,108.02
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