Finding the Third Proportional to 14,223 and 21,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,223 and 21,531 is: 32,593.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,223 : 21,531 = 21,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,223/21,531 = 21,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,223x = 21,531 × 21,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,223x = 463,583,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,583,961/14,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,593.96
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