Finding the Third Proportional to 14,424 and 21,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,424 and 21,089 is: 30,833.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,424 : 21,089 = 21,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,424/21,089 = 21,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,424x = 21,089 × 21,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,424x = 444,745,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,745,921/14,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,833.74
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