Finding the Third Proportional to 14,496 and 17,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,496 and 17,376 is: 20,828.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,496 : 17,376 = 17,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,496/17,376 = 17,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,496x = 17,376 × 17,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,496x = 301,925,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,925,376/14,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,828.19
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