Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 22,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,364 and 22,180 is: 34,248.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,364 : 22,180 = 22,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,364/22,180 = 22,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,364x = 22,180 × 22,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,364x = 491,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,952,400/14,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,248.98
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