Finding the Third Proportional to 7,859,595 and 12,497,962.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,859,595 and 12,497,962.50 is: 19,873,678.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,859,595 : 12,497,962.50 = 12,497,962.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,859,595/12,497,962.50 = 12,497,962.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,859,595x = 12,497,962.50 × 12,497,962.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,859,595x = 156,199,066,651,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,199,066,651,406.25/7,859,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,873,678.82
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