Finding the Third Proportional to 14,730 and 22,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,730 and 22,032 is: 32,953.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,730 : 22,032 = 22,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,730/22,032 = 22,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,730x = 22,032 × 22,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,730x = 485,409,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,409,024/14,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,953.77
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