Finding the Third Proportional to 14,316 and 22,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,316 and 22,146 is: 34,258.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,316 : 22,146 = 22,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,316/22,146 = 22,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,316x = 22,146 × 22,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,316x = 490,445,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,445,316/14,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,258.54
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