Finding the Third Proportional to 14,128 and 21,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,128 and 21,952 is: 34,108.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,128 : 21,952 = 21,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,128/21,952 = 21,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,128x = 21,952 × 21,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,128x = 481,890,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,890,304/14,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,108.88
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