Finding the Third Proportional to 14,222 and 30,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,222 and 30,500 is: 65,409.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,222 : 30,500 = 30,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,222/30,500 = 30,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,222x = 30,500 × 30,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,222x = 930,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 930,250,000/14,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,409.23
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