Finding the Third Proportional to 14,010 and 21,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,010 and 21,693 is: 33,589.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,010 : 21,693 = 21,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,010/21,693 = 21,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,010x = 21,693 × 21,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,010x = 470,586,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,586,249/14,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,589.31
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