Finding the Third Proportional to 13,014 and 14,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,014 and 14,850 is: 16,945.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,014 : 14,850 = 14,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,014/14,850 = 14,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,014x = 14,850 × 14,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,014x = 220,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,522,500/13,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,945.02
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