Finding the Third Proportional to 7,041,998.50 and 14,840,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,041,998.50 and 14,840,562 is: 31,275,536.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,041,998.50 : 14,840,562 = 14,840,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,041,998.50/14,840,562 = 14,840,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,041,998.50x = 14,840,562 × 14,840,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,041,998.50x = 220,242,280,475,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,242,280,475,844/7,041,998.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,275,536.41
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