Finding the Third Proportional to 7,275,901.50 and 12,125,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,275,901.50 and 12,125,772 is: 20,208,402.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,275,901.50 : 12,125,772 = 12,125,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,275,901.50/12,125,772 = 12,125,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,275,901.50x = 12,125,772 × 12,125,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,275,901.50x = 147,034,346,595,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,034,346,595,984/7,275,901.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,208,402.57
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