Finding the Third Proportional to 14,210 and 18,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,210 and 18,048 is: 22,922.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,210 : 18,048 = 18,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,210/18,048 = 18,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,210x = 18,048 × 18,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,210x = 325,730,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,730,304/14,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,922.61
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