Finding the Third Proportional to 13,876 and 22,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,876 and 22,194 is: 35,498.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,876 : 22,194 = 22,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,876/22,194 = 22,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,876x = 22,194 × 22,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,876x = 492,573,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,573,636/13,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,498.24
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