Finding the Third Proportional to 14,850 and 20,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,850 and 20,358 is: 27,908.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,850 : 20,358 = 20,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,850/20,358 = 20,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,850x = 20,358 × 20,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,850x = 414,448,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,448,164/14,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,908.97
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