Finding the Third Proportional to 14,530 and 22,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,530 and 22,361 is: 34,412.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,530 : 22,361 = 22,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,530/22,361 = 22,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,530x = 22,361 × 22,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,530x = 500,014,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,014,321/14,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,412.55
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