Finding the Third Proportional to 14,836 and 34,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,836 and 34,498 is: 80,217.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,836 : 34,498 = 34,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,836/34,498 = 34,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,836x = 34,498 × 34,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,836x = 1,190,112,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,112,004/14,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,217.85
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