Finding the Third Proportional to 14,754 and 22,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,754 and 22,845 is: 35,373.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,754 : 22,845 = 22,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,754/22,845 = 22,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,754x = 22,845 × 22,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,754x = 521,894,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,894,025/14,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,373.05
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