Finding the Third Proportional to 14,240 and 21,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,240 and 21,556 is: 32,630.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,240 : 21,556 = 21,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,240/21,556 = 21,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,240x = 21,556 × 21,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,240x = 464,661,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,661,136/14,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,630.70
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