Finding the Third Proportional to 8,487,709.50 and 13,462,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,487,709.50 and 13,462,029 is: 21,351,605.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,487,709.50 : 13,462,029 = 13,462,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,487,709.50/13,462,029 = 13,462,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,487,709.50x = 13,462,029 × 13,462,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,487,709.50x = 181,226,224,796,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,226,224,796,841/8,487,709.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,351,605.49
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