Finding the Third Proportional to 9,504 and 23,305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,504 and 23,305.50 is: 57,149.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,504 : 23,305.50 = 23,305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,504/23,305.50 = 23,305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,504x = 23,305.50 × 23,305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,504x = 543,146,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,146,330.25/9,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,149.24
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