Finding the Third Proportional to 15,199 and 22,737.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,199 and 22,737.50 is: 34,014.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,199 : 22,737.50 = 22,737.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,199/22,737.50 = 22,737.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,199x = 22,737.50 × 22,737.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,199x = 516,993,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,993,906.25/15,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,014.99
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