Finding the Third Proportional to 14,134 and 22,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,134 and 22,377 is: 35,427.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,134 : 22,377 = 22,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,134/22,377 = 22,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,134x = 22,377 × 22,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,134x = 500,730,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,730,129/14,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,427.35
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