Finding the Third Proportional to 14,568 and 22,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,568 and 22,276 is: 34,062.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,568 : 22,276 = 22,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,568/22,276 = 22,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,568x = 22,276 × 22,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,568x = 496,220,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,220,176/14,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,062.34
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