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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,123,477 and 12,755,158.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,123,477 and 12,755,158.50 is: 17,832,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123,477 : 12,755,158.50 = 12,755,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123,477/12,755,158.50 = 12,755,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123,477x = 12,755,158.50 × 12,755,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123,477x = 162,694,068,360,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,694,068,360,122.25/9,123,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832,463.25

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