Finding the Third Proportional to 14,268 and 22,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,268 and 22,266 is: 34,747.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,268 : 22,266 = 22,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,268/22,266 = 22,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,268x = 22,266 × 22,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,268x = 495,774,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,774,756/14,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,747.32
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