Finding the Third Proportional to 7,904,497.50 and 11,791,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,904,497.50 and 11,791,170 is: 17,588,934.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,904,497.50 : 11,791,170 = 11,791,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,904,497.50/11,791,170 = 11,791,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,904,497.50x = 11,791,170 × 11,791,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,904,497.50x = 139,031,689,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,031,689,968,900/7,904,497.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,588,934.65
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