Finding the Third Proportional to 14,622 and 22,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,622 and 22,914 is: 35,908.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,622 : 22,914 = 22,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,622/22,914 = 22,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,622x = 22,914 × 22,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,622x = 525,051,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,051,396/14,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,908.32
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