Finding the Third Proportional to 14,554 and 22,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,554 and 22,252 is: 34,021.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,554 : 22,252 = 22,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,554/22,252 = 22,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,554x = 22,252 × 22,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,554x = 495,151,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,151,504/14,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,021.68
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