Finding the Third Proportional to 14,828 and 22,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,828 and 22,952 is: 35,527.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,828 : 22,952 = 22,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,828/22,952 = 22,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,828x = 22,952 × 22,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,828x = 526,794,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,794,304/14,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,527.00
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