Finding the Third Proportional to 14,894 and 21,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,894 and 21,724 is: 31,686.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,894 : 21,724 = 21,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,894/21,724 = 21,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,894x = 21,724 × 21,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,894x = 471,932,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,932,176/14,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,686.06
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