Finding the Third Proportional to 14,115.75 and 27,876.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,115.75 and 27,876.75 is: 55,052.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,115.75 : 27,876.75 = 27,876.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,115.75/27,876.75 = 27,876.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,115.75x = 27,876.75 × 27,876.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,115.75x = 777,113,190.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,113,190.56/14,115.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,052.92
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