Finding the Third Proportional to 14,220 and 28,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,220 and 28,443 is: 56,892.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,220 : 28,443 = 28,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,220/28,443 = 28,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,220x = 28,443 × 28,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,220x = 809,004,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,004,249/14,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,892.00
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