Finding the Third Proportional to 14,312 and 21,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,312 and 21,516 is: 32,346.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,312 : 21,516 = 21,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,312/21,516 = 21,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,312x = 21,516 × 21,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,312x = 462,938,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,938,256/14,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,346.16
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