Finding the Third Proportional to 14,336 and 22,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,336 and 22,154 is: 34,235.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,336 : 22,154 = 22,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,336/22,154 = 22,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,336x = 22,154 × 22,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,336x = 490,799,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,799,716/14,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,235.47
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