Finding the Third Proportional to 9,486 and 14,881.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,486 and 14,881.50 is: 23,345.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,486 : 14,881.50 = 14,881.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,486/14,881.50 = 14,881.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,486x = 14,881.50 × 14,881.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,486x = 221,459,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,459,042.25/9,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,345.88
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