Finding the Third Proportional to 8,466 and 14,932.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,466 and 14,932.50 is: 26,338.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,466 : 14,932.50 = 14,932.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,466/14,932.50 = 14,932.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,466x = 14,932.50 × 14,932.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,466x = 222,979,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,979,556.25/8,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,338.24
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