Finding the Third Proportional to 7,663,424 and 12,771,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,663,424 and 12,771,863 is: 21,285,587.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,663,424 : 12,771,863 = 12,771,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,663,424/12,771,863 = 12,771,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,663,424x = 12,771,863 × 12,771,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,663,424x = 163,120,484,490,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,120,484,490,769/7,663,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,285,587.81
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