Finding the Third Proportional to 14,584 and 21,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,584 and 21,876 is: 32,814
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,584 : 21,876 = 21,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,584/21,876 = 21,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,584x = 21,876 × 21,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,584x = 478,559,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,559,376/14,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,814
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