Finding the Third Proportional to 14,360 and 21,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,360 and 21,067 is: 30,906.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,360 : 21,067 = 21,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,360/21,067 = 21,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,360x = 21,067 × 21,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,360x = 443,818,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,818,489/14,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,906.58
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