Finding the Third Proportional to 14,339 and 22,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,339 and 22,148 is: 34,209.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,339 : 22,148 = 22,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,339/22,148 = 22,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,339x = 22,148 × 22,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,339x = 490,533,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,533,904/14,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,209.77
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