Finding the Third Proportional to 14,250 and 21,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,250 and 21,258 is: 31,712.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,250 : 21,258 = 21,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,250/21,258 = 21,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,250x = 21,258 × 21,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,250x = 451,902,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,902,564/14,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,712.46
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