Finding the Third Proportional to 14,716 and 22,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,716 and 22,209 is: 33,517.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,716 : 22,209 = 22,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,716/22,209 = 22,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,716x = 22,209 × 22,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,716x = 493,239,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,239,681/14,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,517.24
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