Finding the Third Proportional to 14,468 and 21,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,468 and 21,702 is: 32,553
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,468 : 21,702 = 21,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,468/21,702 = 21,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,468x = 21,702 × 21,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,468x = 470,976,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,976,804/14,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,553
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