Finding the Third Proportional to 8,737,809.50 and 13,106,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,737,809.50 and 13,106,715 is: 19,660,073.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,737,809.50 : 13,106,715 = 13,106,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,737,809.50/13,106,715 = 13,106,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,737,809.50x = 13,106,715 × 13,106,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,737,809.50x = 171,785,978,091,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,785,978,091,225/8,737,809.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,660,073.63
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