Finding the Third Proportional to 14,652 and 22,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,652 and 22,707 is: 35,190.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,652 : 22,707 = 22,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,652/22,707 = 22,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,652x = 22,707 × 22,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,652x = 515,607,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,607,849/14,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,190.27
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