Finding the Third Proportional to 14,590 and 22,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,590 and 22,635 is: 35,116.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,590 : 22,635 = 22,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,590/22,635 = 22,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,590x = 22,635 × 22,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,590x = 512,343,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,343,225/14,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,116.05
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