Finding the Third Proportional to 14,896 and 17,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,896 and 17,344 is: 20,194.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,896 : 17,344 = 17,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,896/17,344 = 17,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,896x = 17,344 × 17,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,896x = 300,814,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,814,336/14,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,194.30
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