Finding the Third Proportional to 14,880 and 22,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,880 and 22,512 is: 34,058.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,880 : 22,512 = 22,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,880/22,512 = 22,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,880x = 22,512 × 22,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,880x = 506,790,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,790,144/14,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,058.48
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