Finding the Third Proportional to 14,276.25 and 15,126.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,276.25 and 15,126.75 is: 16,027.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,276.25 : 15,126.75 = 15,126.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,276.25/15,126.75 = 15,126.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,276.25x = 15,126.75 × 15,126.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,276.25x = 228,818,565.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,818,565.56/14,276.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,027.92
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