Finding the Third Proportional to 14,880 and 21,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,880 and 21,908 is: 32,255.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,880 : 21,908 = 21,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,880/21,908 = 21,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,880x = 21,908 × 21,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,880x = 479,960,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,960,464/14,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,255.41
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