Finding the Third Proportional to 14,280 and 22,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,280 and 22,742 is: 36,218.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,280 : 22,742 = 22,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,280/22,742 = 22,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,280x = 22,742 × 22,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,280x = 517,198,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,198,564/14,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,218.39
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