Finding the Third Proportional to 14,235 and 21,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,235 and 21,286.50 is: 31,831.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,235 : 21,286.50 = 21,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,235/21,286.50 = 21,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,235x = 21,286.50 × 21,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,235x = 453,115,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,115,082.25/14,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,831.06
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