Finding the Third Proportional to 9,669 and 14,467.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,669 and 14,467.50 is: 21,647.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,669 : 14,467.50 = 14,467.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,669/14,467.50 = 14,467.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,669x = 14,467.50 × 14,467.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,669x = 209,308,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,308,556.25/9,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,647.38
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