Finding the Third Proportional to 14,327 and 22,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,327 and 22,139 is: 34,210.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,327 : 22,139 = 22,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,327/22,139 = 22,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,327x = 22,139 × 22,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,327x = 490,135,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,135,321/14,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,210.60
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