Finding the Third Proportional to 14,528 and 22,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,528 and 22,358 is: 34,408.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,528 : 22,358 = 22,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,528/22,358 = 22,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,528x = 22,358 × 22,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,528x = 499,880,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,880,164/14,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,408.05
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