Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 18,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,076 and 18,594 is: 24,562.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,076 : 18,594 = 18,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,076/18,594 = 18,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,076x = 18,594 × 18,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,076x = 345,736,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,736,836/14,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,562.15
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