Finding the Third Proportional to 13,564 and 14,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,564 and 14,844 is: 16,244.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,564 : 14,844 = 14,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,564/14,844 = 14,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,564x = 14,844 × 14,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,564x = 220,344,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,344,336/13,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,244.79
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