Finding the Third Proportional to 14,867 and 22,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,867 and 22,967 is: 35,480.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,867 : 22,967 = 22,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,867/22,967 = 22,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,867x = 22,967 × 22,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,867x = 527,483,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,483,089/14,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,480.13
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