Finding the Third Proportional to 14,074 and 22,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,074 and 22,284 is: 35,283.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,074 : 22,284 = 22,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,074/22,284 = 22,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,074x = 22,284 × 22,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,074x = 496,576,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,576,656/14,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,283.26
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