Finding the Third Proportional to 14,268 and 21,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,268 and 21,402 is: 32,103
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,268 : 21,402 = 21,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,268/21,402 = 21,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,268x = 21,402 × 21,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,268x = 458,045,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,045,604/14,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,103
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