Finding the Third Proportional to 14,685.75 and 16,845.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,685.75 and 16,845.75 is: 19,323.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,685.75 : 16,845.75 = 16,845.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,685.75/16,845.75 = 16,845.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,685.75x = 16,845.75 × 16,845.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,685.75x = 283,779,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,779,293.06/14,685.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,323.45
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