Finding the Third Proportional to 14,797 and 22,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,797 and 22,354 is: 33,770.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,797 : 22,354 = 22,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,797/22,354 = 22,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,797x = 22,354 × 22,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,797x = 499,701,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,701,316/14,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,770.45
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