Finding the Third Proportional to 14,487.75 and 21,885.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,487.75 and 21,885.75 is: 33,061.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,487.75 : 21,885.75 = 21,885.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,487.75/21,885.75 = 21,885.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,487.75x = 21,885.75 × 21,885.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,487.75x = 478,986,053.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,986,053.06/14,487.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,061.45
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