Finding the Third Proportional to 14,296 and 22,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,296 and 22,136 is: 34,275.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,296 : 22,136 = 22,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,296/22,136 = 22,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,296x = 22,136 × 22,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,296x = 490,002,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,002,496/14,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,275.50
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