Finding the Third Proportional to 14,714 and 22,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,714 and 22,206 is: 33,512.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,714 : 22,206 = 22,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,714/22,206 = 22,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,714x = 22,206 × 22,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,714x = 493,106,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,106,436/14,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,512.74
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