Finding the Third Proportional to 13,101.75 and 28,437.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,101.75 and 28,437.75 is: 61,725.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,101.75 : 28,437.75 = 28,437.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,101.75/28,437.75 = 28,437.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,101.75x = 28,437.75 × 28,437.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,101.75x = 808,705,625.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,705,625.06/13,101.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,725.01
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