Finding the Third Proportional to 14,192 and 21,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,192 and 21,149 is: 31,516.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,192 : 21,149 = 21,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,192/21,149 = 21,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,192x = 21,149 × 21,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,192x = 447,280,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,280,201/14,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,516.36
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