Finding the Third Proportional to 14,670 and 28,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,670 and 28,605 is: 55,776.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,670 : 28,605 = 28,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,670/28,605 = 28,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,670x = 28,605 × 28,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,670x = 818,246,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,246,025/14,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,776.83
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