Finding the Third Proportional to 15,784.13 and 26,303.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,784.13 and 26,303.63 is: 43,833.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,784.13 : 26,303.63 = 26,303.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,784.13/26,303.63 = 26,303.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,784.13x = 26,303.63 × 26,303.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,784.13x = 691,880,688.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,880,688.14/15,784.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,833.96
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