Finding the Third Proportional to 14,499 and 14,910.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,499 and 14,910.75 is: 15,334.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,499 : 14,910.75 = 14,910.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,499/14,910.75 = 14,910.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,499x = 14,910.75 × 14,910.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,499x = 222,330,465.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,330,465.56/14,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,334.19
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