Finding the Third Proportional to 7,275,908 and 12,125,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,275,908 and 12,125,781 is: 20,208,414.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,275,908 : 12,125,781 = 12,125,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,275,908/12,125,781 = 12,125,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,275,908x = 12,125,781 × 12,125,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,275,908x = 147,034,564,859,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,034,564,859,961/7,275,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,208,414.52
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