Finding the Third Proportional to 14,508 and 21,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,508 and 21,707 is: 32,478.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,508 : 21,707 = 21,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,508/21,707 = 21,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,508x = 21,707 × 21,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,508x = 471,193,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,193,849/14,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,478.21
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