Finding the Third Proportional to 6,523.50 and 15,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,523.50 and 15,387 is: 36,293.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,523.50 : 15,387 = 15,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,523.50/15,387 = 15,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,523.50x = 15,387 × 15,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,523.50x = 236,759,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,759,769/6,523.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,293.37
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