Finding the Third Proportional to 14,274 and 15,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,274 and 15,547 is: 16,933.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,274 : 15,547 = 15,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,274/15,547 = 15,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,274x = 15,547 × 15,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,274x = 241,709,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,709,209/14,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,933.53
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