Finding the Third Proportional to 7,874,682 and 12,336,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,874,682 and 12,336,901 is: 19,327,653.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,874,682 : 12,336,901 = 12,336,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,874,682/12,336,901 = 12,336,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,874,682x = 12,336,901 × 12,336,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,874,682x = 152,199,126,283,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,199,126,283,801/7,874,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,327,653.65
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