Finding the Third Proportional to 14,348 and 22,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,348 and 22,161 is: 34,228.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,348 : 22,161 = 22,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,348/22,161 = 22,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,348x = 22,161 × 22,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,348x = 491,109,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,109,921/14,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,228.46
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