Finding the Third Proportional to 14,184 and 22,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,184 and 22,059 is: 34,306.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,184 : 22,059 = 22,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,184/22,059 = 22,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,184x = 22,059 × 22,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,184x = 486,599,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,599,481/14,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,306.22
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