Finding the Third Proportional to 14,550.75 and 22,533.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,550.75 and 22,533.75 is: 34,896.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,550.75 : 22,533.75 = 22,533.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,550.75/22,533.75 = 22,533.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,550.75x = 22,533.75 × 22,533.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,550.75x = 507,769,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,769,889.06/14,550.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,896.48
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