Finding the Third Proportional to 14,358 and 22,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,358 and 22,176 is: 34,250.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,358 : 22,176 = 22,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,358/22,176 = 22,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,358x = 22,176 × 22,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,358x = 491,774,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,774,976/14,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,250.94
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