Finding the Third Proportional to 14,002 and 18,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,002 and 18,683 is: 24,928.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,002 : 18,683 = 18,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,002/18,683 = 18,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,002x = 18,683 × 18,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,002x = 349,054,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,054,489/14,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,928.90
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