Finding the Third Proportional to 12,244 and 14,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,244 and 14,420 is: 16,982.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,244 : 14,420 = 14,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,244/14,420 = 14,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,244x = 14,420 × 14,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,244x = 207,936,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,936,400/12,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,982.72
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