Finding the Third Proportional to 14,800 and 16,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,800 and 16,720 is: 18,889.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,800 : 16,720 = 16,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,800/16,720 = 16,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,800x = 16,720 × 16,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,800x = 279,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,558,400/14,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,889.08
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