Finding the Third Proportional to 14,158 and 21,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,158 and 21,235 is: 31,849.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,158 : 21,235 = 21,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,158/21,235 = 21,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,158x = 21,235 × 21,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,158x = 450,925,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,925,225/14,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,849.50
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