Finding the Third Proportional to 14,202 and 21,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,202 and 21,501 is: 32,551.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,202 : 21,501 = 21,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,202/21,501 = 21,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,202x = 21,501 × 21,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,202x = 462,293,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,293,001/14,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,551.26
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