Finding the Third Proportional to 14,054 and 18,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,054 and 18,709 is: 24,905.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,054 : 18,709 = 18,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,054/18,709 = 18,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,054x = 18,709 × 18,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,054x = 350,026,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,026,681/14,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,905.84
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