Finding the Third Proportional to 14,490 and 16,656.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,490 and 16,656.75 is: 19,147.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,490 : 16,656.75 = 16,656.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,490/16,656.75 = 16,656.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,490x = 16,656.75 × 16,656.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,490x = 277,447,320.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,447,320.56/14,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,147.50
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