Finding the Third Proportional to 6,698,785.50 and 14,531,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,698,785.50 and 14,531,805 is: 31,524,125.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,698,785.50 : 14,531,805 = 14,531,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,698,785.50/14,531,805 = 14,531,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,698,785.50x = 14,531,805 × 14,531,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,698,785.50x = 211,173,356,558,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,173,356,558,025/6,698,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,524,125.76
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