Finding the Third Proportional to 14,376 and 17,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,376 and 17,544 is: 21,410.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,376 : 17,544 = 17,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,376/17,544 = 17,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,376x = 17,544 × 17,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,376x = 307,791,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,791,936/14,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,410.12
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