Finding the Third Proportional to 7,874,658 and 12,336,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,874,658 and 12,336,867 is: 19,327,606.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,874,658 : 12,336,867 = 12,336,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,874,658/12,336,867 = 12,336,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,874,658x = 12,336,867 × 12,336,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,874,658x = 152,198,287,375,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,198,287,375,689/7,874,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,327,606.02
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