Finding the Third Proportional to 15,662.50 and 22,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,662.50 and 22,650 is: 32,754.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,662.50 : 22,650 = 22,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,662.50/22,650 = 22,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,662.50x = 22,650 × 22,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,662.50x = 513,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,022,500/15,662.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,754.83
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