Finding the Third Proportional to 14,838 and 21,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,838 and 21,758 is: 31,905.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,838 : 21,758 = 21,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,838/21,758 = 21,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,838x = 21,758 × 21,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,838x = 473,410,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,410,564/14,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,905.28
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