Finding the Third Proportional to 6,489 and 13,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,489 and 13,999.50 is: 30,202.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,489 : 13,999.50 = 13,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,489/13,999.50 = 13,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,489x = 13,999.50 × 13,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,489x = 195,986,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,986,000.25/6,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,202.80
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