Finding the Third Proportional to 14,222 and 33,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,222 and 33,557 is: 79,178.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,222 : 33,557 = 33,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,222/33,557 = 33,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,222x = 33,557 × 33,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,222x = 1,126,072,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,126,072,249/14,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,178.19
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