Finding the Third Proportional to 14,216 and 16,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,216 and 16,088 is: 18,206.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,216 : 16,088 = 16,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,216/16,088 = 16,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,216x = 16,088 × 16,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,216x = 258,823,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,823,744/14,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,206.51
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