Finding the Third Proportional to 8,423,511.75 and 12,037,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,423,511.75 and 12,037,392 is: 17,201,709.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,423,511.75 : 12,037,392 = 12,037,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,423,511.75/12,037,392 = 12,037,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,423,511.75x = 12,037,392 × 12,037,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,423,511.75x = 144,898,806,161,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,898,806,161,664/8,423,511.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,201,709.98
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