Finding the Third Proportional to 14,766 and 22,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,766 and 22,108 is: 33,100.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,766 : 22,108 = 22,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,766/22,108 = 22,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,766x = 22,108 × 22,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,766x = 488,763,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,763,664/14,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,100.61
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