Finding the Third Proportional to 14,606 and 22,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,606 and 22,044 is: 33,269.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,606 : 22,044 = 22,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,606/22,044 = 22,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,606x = 22,044 × 22,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,606x = 485,937,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,937,936/14,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,269.75
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