Finding the Third Proportional to 14,324 and 21,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,324 and 21,420 is: 32,031.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,324 : 21,420 = 21,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,324/21,420 = 21,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,324x = 21,420 × 21,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,324x = 458,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,816,400/14,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,031.30
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