Finding the Third Proportional to 8,773.50 and 20,977.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,773.50 and 20,977.50 is: 50,157.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,773.50 : 20,977.50 = 20,977.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,773.50/20,977.50 = 20,977.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,773.50x = 20,977.50 × 20,977.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,773.50x = 440,055,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,055,506.25/8,773.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,157.35
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