Finding the Third Proportional to 4,245 and 8,788.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,245 and 8,788.50 is: 18,194.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,245 : 8,788.50 = 8,788.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,245/8,788.50 = 8,788.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,245x = 8,788.50 × 8,788.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,245x = 77,237,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,237,732.25/4,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,194.99
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