Finding the Third Proportional to 14,344 and 15,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,344 and 15,784 is: 17,368.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,344 : 15,784 = 15,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,344/15,784 = 15,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,344x = 15,784 × 15,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,344x = 249,134,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,134,656/14,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,368.56
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