Finding the Third Proportional to 7,268,907.50 and 15,858,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,268,907.50 and 15,858,114 is: 34,596,640.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,268,907.50 : 15,858,114 = 15,858,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,268,907.50/15,858,114 = 15,858,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,268,907.50x = 15,858,114 × 15,858,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,268,907.50x = 251,479,779,636,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,479,779,636,996/7,268,907.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,596,640.50
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