Finding the Third Proportional to 14,548 and 21,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,548 and 21,894 is: 32,949.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,548 : 21,894 = 21,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,548/21,894 = 21,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,548x = 21,894 × 21,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,548x = 479,347,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,347,236/14,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,949.36
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