Finding the Third Proportional to 14,876 and 17,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,876 and 17,612 is: 20,851.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,876 : 17,612 = 17,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,876/17,612 = 17,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,876x = 17,612 × 17,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,876x = 310,182,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,182,544/14,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,851.21
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