Finding the Third Proportional to 14,584 and 22,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,584 and 22,625 is: 35,099.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,584 : 22,625 = 22,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,584/22,625 = 22,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,584x = 22,625 × 22,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,584x = 511,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,890,625/14,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,099.47
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