Finding the Third Proportional to 14,326 and 22,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,326 and 22,262 is: 34,594.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,326 : 22,262 = 22,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,326/22,262 = 22,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,326x = 22,262 × 22,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,326x = 495,596,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,596,644/14,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,594.21
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