Finding the Third Proportional to 9,297 and 22,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,297 and 22,999.50 is: 56,897.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,297 : 22,999.50 = 22,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,297/22,999.50 = 22,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,297x = 22,999.50 × 22,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,297x = 528,977,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,977,000.25/9,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,897.60
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