Finding the Third Proportional to 13,845 and 22,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,845 and 22,008 is: 34,983.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,845 : 22,008 = 22,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,845/22,008 = 22,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,845x = 22,008 × 22,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,845x = 484,352,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,352,064/13,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,983.90
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