Finding the Third Proportional to 14,470 and 21,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,470 and 21,701 is: 32,545.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,470 : 21,701 = 21,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,470/21,701 = 21,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,470x = 21,701 × 21,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,470x = 470,933,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,933,401/14,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,545.50
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