Finding the Third Proportional to 14,586 and 23,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,586 and 23,236.50 is: 37,017.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,586 : 23,236.50 = 23,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,586/23,236.50 = 23,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,586x = 23,236.50 × 23,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,586x = 539,934,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,934,932.25/14,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,017.34
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