Finding the Third Proportional to 6,965,269.50 and 10,553,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,965,269.50 and 10,553,246 is: 15,989,474.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,965,269.50 : 10,553,246 = 10,553,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,965,269.50/10,553,246 = 10,553,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,965,269.50x = 10,553,246 × 10,553,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,965,269.50x = 111,371,001,136,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,371,001,136,516/6,965,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,989,474.80
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