Finding the Third Proportional to 14,588 and 21,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,588 and 21,574 is: 31,905.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,588 : 21,574 = 21,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,588/21,574 = 21,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,588x = 21,574 × 21,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,588x = 465,437,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,437,476/14,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,905.50
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