Finding the Third Proportional to 14,692 and 22,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,692 and 22,038 is: 33,057
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,692 : 22,038 = 22,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,692/22,038 = 22,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,692x = 22,038 × 22,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,692x = 485,673,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,673,444/14,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,057
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