Finding the Third Proportional to 7,769,278 and 12,187,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,769,278 and 12,187,704 is: 19,118,910.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,769,278 : 12,187,704 = 12,187,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,769,278/12,187,704 = 12,187,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,769,278x = 12,187,704 × 12,187,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,769,278x = 148,540,128,791,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,540,128,791,616/7,769,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,118,910.25
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