Finding the Third Proportional to 12,565.50 and 18,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,565.50 and 18,850 is: 28,277.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,565.50 : 18,850 = 18,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,565.50/18,850 = 18,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,565.50x = 18,850 × 18,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,565.50x = 355,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,322,500/12,565.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,277.63
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