Finding the Third Proportional to 14,304 and 22,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,304 and 22,359 is: 34,950.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,304 : 22,359 = 22,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,304/22,359 = 22,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,304x = 22,359 × 22,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,304x = 499,924,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,924,881/14,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,950.01
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