Finding the Third Proportional to 14,982.75 and 20,283.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,982.75 and 20,283.75 is: 27,460.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,982.75 : 20,283.75 = 20,283.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,982.75/20,283.75 = 20,283.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,982.75x = 20,283.75 × 20,283.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,982.75x = 411,430,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,430,514.06/14,982.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,460.28
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