Finding the Third Proportional to 14,518 and 21,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,518 and 21,722 is: 32,500.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,518 : 21,722 = 21,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,518/21,722 = 21,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,518x = 21,722 × 21,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,518x = 471,845,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,845,284/14,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,500.71
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