Finding the Third Proportional to 14,406 and 22,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,406 and 22,509 is: 35,169.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,406 : 22,509 = 22,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,406/22,509 = 22,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,406x = 22,509 × 22,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,406x = 506,655,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,655,081/14,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,169.73
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