Finding the Third Proportional to 14,544 and 22,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,544 and 22,383 is: 34,447.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,544 : 22,383 = 22,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,544/22,383 = 22,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,544x = 22,383 × 22,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,544x = 500,998,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,998,689/14,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,447.10
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