Finding the Third Proportional to 9,504 and 14,627.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,504 and 14,627.25 is: 22,512.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,504 : 14,627.25 = 14,627.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,504/14,627.25 = 14,627.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,504x = 14,627.25 × 14,627.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,504x = 213,956,442.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,956,442.56/9,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,512.25
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