Finding the Third Proportional to 9,090 and 23,845.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,090 and 23,845.50 is: 62,553.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,090 : 23,845.50 = 23,845.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,090/23,845.50 = 23,845.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,090x = 23,845.50 × 23,845.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,090x = 568,607,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,607,870.25/9,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,553.12
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