Finding the Third Proportional to 14,026 and 21,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,026 and 21,075 is: 31,666.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,026 : 21,075 = 21,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,026/21,075 = 21,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,026x = 21,075 × 21,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,026x = 444,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,155,625/14,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,666.59
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