Finding the Third Proportional to 8,548 and 11,502.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,548 and 11,502.50 is: 15,478.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,548 : 11,502.50 = 11,502.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,548/11,502.50 = 11,502.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,548x = 11,502.50 × 11,502.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,548x = 132,307,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,307,506.25/8,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,478.18
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