Finding the Third Proportional to 14,164 and 21,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,164 and 21,279 is: 31,968.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,164 : 21,279 = 21,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,164/21,279 = 21,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,164x = 21,279 × 21,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,164x = 452,795,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,795,841/14,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,968.08
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