Finding the Third Proportional to 15,189 and 20,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,189 and 20,218.50 is: 26,913.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,189 : 20,218.50 = 20,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,189/20,218.50 = 20,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,189x = 20,218.50 × 20,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,189x = 408,787,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,787,742.25/15,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,913.41
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