Finding the Third Proportional to 14,660 and 16,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,660 and 16,100 is: 17,681.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,660 : 16,100 = 16,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,660/16,100 = 16,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,660x = 16,100 × 16,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,660x = 259,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,210,000/14,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,681.45
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