Finding the Third Proportional to 9,902.25 and 24,421.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,902.25 and 24,421.50 is: 60,229.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,902.25 : 24,421.50 = 24,421.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,902.25/24,421.50 = 24,421.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,902.25x = 24,421.50 × 24,421.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,902.25x = 596,409,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,409,662.25/9,902.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,229.71
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