Finding the Third Proportional to 14,744 and 22,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,744 and 22,830 is: 35,350.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,744 : 22,830 = 22,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,744/22,830 = 22,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,744x = 22,830 × 22,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,744x = 521,208,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,208,900/14,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,350.58
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