Finding the Third Proportional to 14,194 and 33,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,194 and 33,153 is: 77,435.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,194 : 33,153 = 33,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,194/33,153 = 33,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,194x = 33,153 × 33,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,194x = 1,099,121,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,099,121,409/14,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,435.64
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