Finding the Third Proportional to 14.25 and 21.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 14.25 and 21.38 is: 32.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14.25 : 21.38 = 21.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14.25/21.38 = 21.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14.25x = 21.38 × 21.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14.25x = 456.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456.89/14.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32.06
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