Finding the Third Proportional to 10,121.06 and 15,249.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,121.06 and 15,249.94 is: 22,977.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,121.06 : 15,249.94 = 15,249.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,121.06/15,249.94 = 15,249.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,121.06x = 15,249.94 × 15,249.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,121.06x = 232,560,593.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,560,593.75/10,121.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,977.88
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