Finding the Third Proportional to 9,999 and 14,917.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,999 and 14,917.50 is: 22,255.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,999 : 14,917.50 = 14,917.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,999/14,917.50 = 14,917.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,999x = 14,917.50 × 14,917.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,999x = 222,531,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,531,806.25/9,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,255.41
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