Finding the Third Proportional to 13,624 and 14,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,624 and 14,920 is: 16,339.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,624 : 14,920 = 14,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,624/14,920 = 14,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,624x = 14,920 × 14,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,624x = 222,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,606,400/13,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,339.28
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