Finding the Third Proportional to 14,955 and 22,468.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,955 and 22,468.50 is: 33,756.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,955 : 22,468.50 = 22,468.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,955/22,468.50 = 22,468.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,955x = 22,468.50 × 22,468.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,955x = 504,833,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,833,492.25/14,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,756.84
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