Finding the Third Proportional to 14,484 and 15,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,484 and 15,963 is: 17,593.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,484 : 15,963 = 15,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,484/15,963 = 15,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,484x = 15,963 × 15,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,484x = 254,817,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,817,369/14,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,593.02
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