Finding the Third Proportional to 14,220 and 21,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,220 and 21,332 is: 32,001.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,220 : 21,332 = 21,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,220/21,332 = 21,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,220x = 21,332 × 21,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,220x = 455,054,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,054,224/14,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,001.00
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