Finding the Third Proportional to 6,291 and 14,863.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,291 and 14,863.50 is: 35,117.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,291 : 14,863.50 = 14,863.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,291/14,863.50 = 14,863.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,291x = 14,863.50 × 14,863.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,291x = 220,923,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,923,632.25/6,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,117.41
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