Finding the Third Proportional to 14,816 and 22,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,816 and 22,935 is: 35,503.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,816 : 22,935 = 22,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,816/22,935 = 22,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,816x = 22,935 × 22,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,816x = 526,014,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,014,225/14,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,503.12
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