Finding the Third Proportional to 14,648 and 22,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,648 and 22,700 is: 35,178.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,648 : 22,700 = 22,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,648/22,700 = 22,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,648x = 22,700 × 22,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,648x = 515,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,290,000/14,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,178.18
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