Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388.50 and 30,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,388.50 and 30,775 is: 65,823.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,388.50 : 30,775 = 30,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,388.50/30,775 = 30,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,388.50x = 30,775 × 30,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,388.50x = 947,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,100,625/14,388.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,823.44
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