Finding the Third Proportional to 14,558 and 21,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,558 and 21,957 is: 33,116.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,558 : 21,957 = 21,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,558/21,957 = 21,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,558x = 21,957 × 21,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,558x = 482,109,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,109,849/14,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,116.49
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