Finding the Third Proportional to 12,274 and 14,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,274 and 14,434 is: 16,974.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,274 : 14,434 = 14,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,274/14,434 = 14,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,274x = 14,434 × 14,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,274x = 208,340,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,340,356/12,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,974.12
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