Finding the Third Proportional to 14,522 and 22,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,522 and 22,413 is: 34,591.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,522 : 22,413 = 22,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,522/22,413 = 22,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,522x = 22,413 × 22,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,522x = 502,342,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,342,569/14,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,591.83
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