Finding the Third Proportional to 14,276 and 18,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,276 and 18,012 is: 22,725.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,276 : 18,012 = 18,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,276/18,012 = 18,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,276x = 18,012 × 18,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,276x = 324,432,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,432,144/14,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,725.70
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