Finding the Third Proportional to 14,248 and 18,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,248 and 18,092 is: 22,973.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,248 : 18,092 = 18,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,248/18,092 = 18,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,248x = 18,092 × 18,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,248x = 327,320,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,320,464/14,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,973.08
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