Finding the Third Proportional to 14,736 and 22,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,736 and 22,818 is: 35,332.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,736 : 22,818 = 22,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,736/22,818 = 22,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,736x = 22,818 × 22,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,736x = 520,661,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,661,124/14,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,332.60
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