Finding the Third Proportional to 7,275,800 and 12,125,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,275,800 and 12,125,604 is: 20,208,124.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,275,800 : 12,125,604 = 12,125,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,275,800/12,125,604 = 12,125,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,275,800x = 12,125,604 × 12,125,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,275,800x = 147,030,272,364,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,030,272,364,816/7,275,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,208,124.52
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