Finding the Third Proportional to 6,472 and 14,163.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,472 and 14,163.50 is: 30,995.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,472 : 14,163.50 = 14,163.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,472/14,163.50 = 14,163.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,472x = 14,163.50 × 14,163.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,472x = 200,604,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,604,732.25/6,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,995.79
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