Finding the Third Proportional to 14,176 and 22,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,176 and 22,189 is: 34,731.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,176 : 22,189 = 22,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,176/22,189 = 22,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,176x = 22,189 × 22,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,176x = 492,351,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,351,721/14,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,731.36
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